Chapter 166 The prototype of the car (10,000 words long chapter)

The economic crisis that broke out in 1873 is definitely the longest-lasting economic crisis in human economic history.

But in fact, this economic crisis is divided into two stages. The first stage was from 1873 to 1874, and the main affected countries were the United States and Germany, which were the two major powers that rose rapidly in the Second Industrial Revolution.

The second stage was from 1876 to 1878, and the main affected country was Britain.

From this point, it can also be seen that the countries that were severely affected in the early stage of the economic crisis were those that had developed rapidly in recent times. The old powers such as Britain and France were not seriously affected, or the real economic crisis had not yet arrived.

It is precisely because of this that in the second half of 1874, the economies of European countries had recovered. Although many companies are still facing the crisis of bankruptcy, at least some important factories have entered production and social order has been stabilized.

The industrial sector in Spain is somewhat disappointed. Because after the economies of various countries gradually recover, it will not be easy to buy those companies at low prices.

Fortunately, most of the 300 million pesetas originally planned for the purchase of Spain have been spent, and those more important factories have already been bought, and even the production line equipment of the factories has been completely dismantled and transported to Spain.

"How are the factories that have been purchased being handled?" Carlo looked at the respectful Minister of Industry Canovas and asked the question that he was most concerned about.

Purchasing these factories is only the first step. The second step for the industrial department is to absorb all the production equipment and technical workers of these factories.

"At present, most of the production equipment of enterprises has been dismantled. The first batch has been transported to the country, and the second batch is on the way.

It's just that some of the workers in these factories are not willing to come to Spain, even if we offer better conditions." Minister of Industry Canovas reported.

Although Spain's work of attracting talents is in full swing, there are still many Europeans who are unwilling to immigrate to Spain.

Even if they are desperate to immigrate, most people will choose the United States, where the land is more vast and there are more opportunities.

It didn't take long for the chaos in Spain to end, and Europeans still have lingering fears about the chaos in Spain. After all, most people prefer to live in a peaceful and stable environment, rather than a chaotic area where demonstrations and rebellions may break out at any time.

"Forget about those who don't want to come, and they won't recognize Spain if they come." Carlo doesn't care about these workers who don't want to immigrate to Spain, because even if these people come to Spain, they won't recognize Spain: "

Those who are willing to come to Spain can be given more help appropriately so that they can integrate into the Spanish environment faster.

In addition, the industrial sector can work with the church to set up Spanish learning classes to help these immigrants to Spain quickly master Spanish."

The church people still have some experience in spreading religion and language. They have a lot of experience in language schools, which can also be used.

Although a lot of land was stolen from the church before, in Carlo's heart, the Spanish church is not his enemy.

If the church can be controlled in his own hands, the power of religion can provide Carlo with a lot of help, and it can also be used as a powerful weapon in Carlo's hands.

Although the influence of religion on the secular world has been continuously reduced, it does not mean that religion is unpopular all over the world.

Even in later generations, there are still a large number of people who believe in religion and believe in the existence of God.

If the Spanish Catholic Church can be firmly in his hands, through the spread of Catholic doctrines, Carlo can also have a new public opinion weapon different from the newspaper.

Spain is a Catholic country, and the Catholic Church can easily influence a large number of Spanish Catholic believers.

At present, Archbishop Pedro is still very smart. Carlo specially created the title of Archbishop of Spain for him, and he was very happy to accept it and became the first Archbishop of Spain.

"I understand, Your Majesty." Minister Canovas nodded, indicating that he understood.

"The industrial department should hurry up to make the last purchase. If there is no accident, I am afraid that our purchase action will not have much chance.

Another thing is to try to transfer the purchased enterprises to the country. When the economies of other countries gradually recover, it will become very difficult to transfer these enterprises.

As long as all these enterprises can be absorbed and utilized, I am optimistic that the industrial department can complete the requirements of the five-year development plan ahead of schedule." Carlo said with a smile.

Because of this economic crisis, the task of the industrial department is actually relatively easy. On the premise of spending a lot of materials to purchase foreign enterprises, the requirements of the five-year development plan can be quickly completed by absorbing these foreign enterprises.

Because the requirements of the five-year development plan are to increase the scale of various industrial industries, strengthen Spain's industrial capacity, etc.

It is not an exaggeration to say that as long as all the purchased enterprises are transferred to Spain and their production capacity is restored, the Spanish industrial sector will be able to almost meet the requirements of the five-year development plan.

Although the industrial sector only spent 300 million pesetas to purchase these enterprises, the actual value of these factories and enterprises is at least several times higher.

The production scale of these factories and enterprises alone is almost catching up with the original industrial scale of Spain. As long as the industrial sector can successfully absorb these enterprises, it will not be difficult for the industrial sector to become the most dazzling sector in this five-year plan.

Minister Canovas nodded again. The work of the industrial sector is so easy, he does not think it is his own credit.

The work of the industrial sector has been defined as early as the previous cabinet government. Minister Canovas was promoted by Carlo to the Minister of Industry of the second cabinet government, in fact, to let him take credit.

As long as the industrial sector can complete the original plan step by step, it will not be difficult to become the first department to successfully complete the goals of the five-year development plan.

This will also be regarded as Canovas' own credit, so that he will have more capital to pursue a higher position when the next cabinet government changes.

August 28, 1874, in the engine research area outside Madrid.

This is a small test area built by Carlo for engine research and power research institutes. After several years of development, it has become a medium-to-large experimental area.

In addition to the research on engines and electricity, some other research and development teams have been added here, and the experimental buildings built are taller and larger than one another.

This place also gathers Carlo's efforts in the past few years. It is no exaggeration to say that if there is any problem in this experimental area, Carlo's efforts in the past few years will be wasted.

Because of this, the defense force of the experimental area is second only to the royal palace. It has a patrol force of hundreds of people on the surface, and there are many secret guards for protection in secret.

And a few kilometers away from the experimental area is the stationing place of the Guard Division. Such a defense force can ensure the safety of the experimental area under any circumstances. Unless facing a large-scale war at the national level, no one can break through the defense line under heavy protection.

Early this morning, Carlo brought Queen Sophie to the experimental area.

The purpose of coming to the experimental area is also very simple, just to see the simple car built after many experiments.

Yes, a car. Although it is modified from a carriage, it is equipped with the latest four-stroke gas engine, so it is not wrong to say that it is a car.

When Carlo saw this simple car for the first time, he didn't know how to describe it. It's a bit of a stretch to call it a car, because it's more like a hodgepodge made up of an engine, a carriage, and a simple control system.

But in principle, there's nothing wrong with calling it a car, if you ignore its appearance.

"Mr. Benz, can you introduce this big guy?" Carlo smiled and looked at the main developer of this big guy, Benz, who later became the famous father of the car.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty. This is the finished product we made after many experiments, and it can also be called the first generation of cars.

Our four-stroke engine has been tested many times and can currently ensure that there will be no major problems within 200 kilometers.

The carriage equipped with a four-stroke gas engine can increase the speed to about 20 kilometers and continue to travel for more than 200 kilometers.

The carriage has been modified by us and can accommodate up to 3 people or 350kg of luggage.

The finished product you see has been tested by us, and its safety can be guaranteed. There is no problem driving it." Benz smiled and introduced his work very proudly.

The speed of 20 kilometers per hour is not fast, and it is only a relatively normal level even among ordinary horses. Compared with trained military horses and other horses specially used for transportation, this speed can only be said to be far inferior.

But the problem is that this is when a large carriage is carried. Hanging a carriage behind the horse will greatly reduce the speed of the carriage.

Even if several horses are used to pull a carriage, the speed is destined to be not much faster. After all, this is not something that can be improved by simple superposition. The fastest speed of a carriage is only 30 kilometers per hour, and the slowest is even only more than ten kilometers per hour.

This also needs to take into account factors such as road conditions, weather environment, and the condition of the horse itself. Although such a simple car is about the same speed as a carriage, a normal carriage can't run far in a day. After all, horses are also alive and need to rest.

Unless the horse pulling the carriage is tired and a new horse is replaced, it is already very good for the carriage to travel hundreds of kilometers a day.

But the situation is completely different for a mechanical carriage, or a car, equipped with a four-stroke engine. Although the speed is only 20 kilometers per hour, such a mechanical carriage can run until the fuel is exhausted or a problem occurs before it stops.

After many experiments, Benz, Maybach and others have determined that the current four-stroke gas engine will not have any problems if it works continuously for ten hours or travels continuously for less than 200 kilometers.

From such data, it can be seen that the role of the existing mechanical carriage, that is, the car, has been demonstrated. With the improvement of engine thermal efficiency and engine stability, cars will play a much greater role than horse-drawn carriages, and may even replace horse-drawn carriages.

The ultimate dream of Benz and other workers in this field is to have their own cars completely replace horse-drawn carriages and fill the transportation market.

Hearing that the stability and safety of the car in front of him had been guaranteed, Carlo looked at Queen Sophie beside him and invited with a smile: "Sophie, how about experiencing this mechanical carriage together?"

"I'm happy to, Carlo." Sophie nodded with a smile and stretched out her hand.

Carlo first helped Queen Sophie into the carriage, and then jumped on it himself.

"Mr. Benz, what are you waiting for? Since you made this big guy, you can drive it for me." Carlo looked at Benz who was obviously stunned next to him, and smiled and ordered.

Benz hesitated a little, but seeing Carlo's unquestionable look, he could only nod and personally got on the driving seat in front of the carriage.

Although it is a relatively simple car, it is roughly the same as the layout of cars in later generations.

The engine and the driver's seat are both located in the front, and the driver's seat is connected to the modified carriage. This is not an ordinary carriage, but a large and luxurious carriage that has been modified.

There are three luxurious sofas in the carriage. Sitting on them, you will sink into them. They are soft and comfortable.

There are windows on both sides of the carriage, so you can observe the scenery on both sides. After getting on the carriage, Queen Sophie opened the curtains and watched the changes outside the carriage.

Rumble!

With the roar of the engine, blue-gray smoke floated into the sky, and the engine was officially ignited.

"Your Majesty, it may be a little bumpy when it starts. You and Her Majesty the Queen hold the handrails and it will be stable after a while." After the engine started, Benz turned back to explain to Carlo, and then waited for Carlo's order.

"I know, Mr. Benz. Start it, I'll see what the difference is between this mechanical carriage and an ordinary carriage." Carlo smiled and nodded, pulled Queen Sophie's hand next to him, and pressed it on the handrail.

Sitting in the carriage are the king and queen of this country, so Benz naturally dare not be careless. If Carlo is dissatisfied because of the bumps, the engine and car research and development plan may end here.

Under Benz's careful control, the carriage started without much turbulence. Of course, the speed of the carriage was also very slow, estimated to be less than ten kilometers per hour.

"Mr. Benz, let me see the speed of the carriage. I don't want such a big guy to only go so slowly, what's the difference between it and an ordinary carriage?" Carlo also saw Benz's caution and smiled to let him feel relieved.

Carlo understood the role and influence of cars better than anyone else. Even if an accident happened in the middle of the journey, Carlo would not give up the research and development of cars.

Benz's worries were completely unnecessary. If Carlo did not attach importance to the research and development of engines and cars, it would be impossible to invite them from Germany and build a separate experimental area for them.

Hearing Carlo's request, even if Benz was reluctant, he could only step on the accelerator and speed up the carriage.

The scenery outside the window flashed quickly, and the speed of the carriage was obviously much faster than before. Although Carlo did not know the specific speed, he estimated that it was almost 20 kilometers per hour.

In other words, the carriage has reached the estimated maximum speed. This also proves Benz's trust in the carriage he made. After all, the king and queen are sitting in it. If the safety level is not high, wouldn't it be troublesome for himself?

Behind the engine laboratory is a wide road for conducting related car experiments.

Each separate small experimental area in the experimental area has its own guard force, which can also ensure that the experimenters in it will not know the news of other experimental areas.

Each small experimental area is separated by a few hundred meters at the closest, and even more than one kilometer away at the farthest. It is impossible to see what is in the experimental area with the naked eye.

Such regulations also ensure the independence and confidentiality of each project in the experimental area to a great extent, and will not cause large-scale leaks due to an accident.

Of course, the experimenters who can enter the laboratory have also been investigated and are basically trustworthy. For some more important experimenters, the Royal Security Intelligence Agency will also conduct long-term supervision to ensure the confidentiality of the experimental content.

The families of these experimenters are also in Spain, so they can be trusted in terms of confidentiality. Even if Carlo came to the engine test area with great fanfare, as long as it was not made public, other places in the test area would not know about it.

"Sophie, how do you feel?" Carlo looked at Queen Sophie and asked with a smile.

"Very good, except for the noise of the engine, I think this carriage has its own advantages compared to ordinary carriages." Queen Sophie nodded and expressed her opinion.

The noise of the engine is an unavoidable problem, not to mention the relatively simple engine of this era. However, considering that horses also make noise when running, and even have the trouble of excrement, such a mechanical carriage is actually not unacceptable.

"After all, it is the first generation of cars, and it is very good to be able to do this. I am optimistic about the prospects of cars. Maybe at some point in the future, it can replace carriages and become a common means of transportation for people." Carlo said with a smile.

Even if it is just the simplest car, the role it has shown so far is comparable to that of carriages. If cars are given a few more decades of development time, completely replacing carriages is not a guess, but a very likely reality.

In the final analysis, it is because of the power source of the carriage. Horses are too limited. After all, they are animals, and they will also have birth, aging, illness, death, and a series of problems.

Even the military horses that have been strictly trained by the army cannot withstand long-term combat. Not to mention ordinary horses used for transportation, which are even more problematic when working.

Even if there are several horses pulling a carriage, if they pull something heavier, the transportation will be greatly restricted.

Changes in weather and temperature, as well as the environment of the road will also affect the transportation of carriages, and to a certain extent, it also affects economic development.

Although cars also have problems of one kind or another, the problems are generally concentrated on the engine, which is the so-called stability problem.

As long as the problem of engine stability is solved, the car can be transported as much as possible with enough fuel, and it can run as long as it wants and as far as it wants.

This is something that horses and carriages can never do, which is why cars can replace carriages.

Hearing this, Queen Sophie nodded and agreed with Carlo's words.

After all, the problem of horses and carriages is obvious, and such problems cannot be solved at all. Although horses can be trained, they are normal animals after all, and their speed and endurance are limited.

There may be a thousand-mile horse, but not every horse can become a thousand-mile horse. Horses and carriages are commonly used means of transportation, and it is not enough to rely on a small number of horses to have faster speed and endurance.

Although cars also have problems, they are mechanical and theoretically have greater potential.

It seems that replacing carriages with cars is just a guess now, but it may not be impossible in the next few decades, and there is even a high probability of it.

Benz did not hear the discussion between Carlo and Queen Sophie, otherwise, I am afraid he would have more confidence in the engine and car he developed.

After a casual circle, Benz drove the car back to the original place. After Carlo and Queen Sophie got off the car, they had a more appropriate evaluation of the big guy in front of them.

"Very good, Mr. Benz." Carlo first affirmed that engine research is the effort of everyone, and also affirmed the role of such a car, and then gave his own opinion: "

But I think that the structure of the car can be updated. After all, it is always something that is to be promoted for commercial use.

Also, I suggest that you completely separate the two uses of carrying people and carrying goods, and develop different types of cars.

Cars carrying people can pursue higher comfort, more ornamental appearance and safety. Cargo trucks can pursue higher load capacity and more stable driving speed.

Different types of cars meet the needs of different people. I am optimistic that your car research and development can bring changes to the human world. This may become a means of transportation at the same level as trains, thus changing our world."

Carlo's evaluation is still very high. After all, the current train has become the most important means of transportation in the human world. The construction of railways is the first choice for colonization of various countries. After all, only with railways can the minerals mined and the crops harvested be transported out.

Benz, Daimler, Maybach and others looked at each other and saw the excitement and disbelief in each other's eyes.

It is unbelievable that Carlo gave a very high evaluation of their research and development. The excitement is naturally that with Carlo's affirmation, their next research and development will be smoother, and there is no need to worry about any funding issues.

"But there is one more thing." Carlo looked at the excited people and continued to give his opinion: "Since it has been proved that the carriage equipped with the engine has a greater role, the research and development of the engine and the car cannot be stopped.

So I decided to set up an additional car company for automobile research and development in addition to the engine research room. As for whether you choose to stay in the engine research room or go to the car company, you can choose freely.

But the engine research room and the car company are both important. No matter where you work, you need to devote 100% of your energy to your own research. "

Since the initial car has been born, the research and development of the engine and the car must be separated.

The research and development of the engine is very important, because the engine can not only be used in the automotive field, but also in the fields of military weapons such as tanks and airplanes, as well as some civilian machinery fields.

Cars are also very important. Cars are very important means of transportation, with great development prospects in the future and a huge potential market.

Although facing the separation, Carlo will not give up any of them. In the future, Spanish engines and cars will be vigorously developed. These two studies complement each other and are very important to Spain.

Benz and the other three looked at each other. Although they had expected this, they were still reluctant to part with each other.

In the end, it was the older Daimler who smiled and spoke, alleviating the reluctance of the three: "Well, being responsible for different projects does not mean that we will not meet again. The development of engines and cars are inseparable.

Whether it is engaged in the development of engines or cars, it is to fulfill our original dreams, isn't it?

Maybach, you have more talent in design among us, why don't you be responsible for the development of cars?

His Majesty also mentioned that the appearance of future cars is also very important, and the structural layout of cars needs to be carefully considered.

I don't have any talent in this area, so I will continue to be responsible for engine research and development. As for Benz, having you only be responsible for the research and development of the engine is too unqualified, and I can’t bear to go to Maybach.

How about this? You can be responsible for both engine research and development and car research and development, so that you can fully utilize your abilities. "

Daleham's division of the three positions is still very fair. In fact, overall, Benz, Daimler and Maybach can all take into account the research and development of engines and cars. But there is always something good and bad at it. What Maybach is better at is related to creativity.

Dailem has deeper research on four-stroke engines, and there is no problem in being responsible for the research and development of engines.

Benz is the real all-round talent. His engine research and development capabilities are not inferior to Daimler's. The first car was also Benz's idea.

If Benz is responsible for a single aspect of research and development, it would be a waste of his comprehensive capabilities. It is better to let him be responsible for both R\u0026D, which will not only give full play to Benz's abilities, but also effectively promote the development progress of engines and cars.

Benz didn't dare to make his own decision and looked at Carlo.

Carlo smiled and nodded, having no objection to this arrangement: "Mr. Dailem said it is very reasonable, let's arrange it like this. Mr. Dailem is responsible for the research and development of the engine, and Mr. Maybach is responsible for the research and development of the car. I Mr. Ci ran on both sides, both on the engine and on the car.

Since the R\u0026D projects you are responsible for have changed, your positions will naturally have to undergo certain changes. Mr. Dailem serves as the chief R\u0026D engineer of the engine company and is fully responsible for engine R\u0026D.

Mr. Maybach serves as the chief R\u0026D engineer of United Automobile Company, responsible for automotive research and development.

As for Mr. Benz, you serve as a research and development consultant for two companies, which is a relatively difficult position.

Certain modifications have also been made to the shares. The engine company will give each of you 3% of the shares, and the car company will give you each of 2% of the shares.

Do you have any opinions on this arrangement? "

Carlo's arrangement is still very fair, and several people have no objections to their positions. As for the shares, it actually changed from 5% of the original engine company's shares to 3% of the engine company and 2% of the automobile company's shares.

Engine companies and automobile companies are both very important and have great future development prospects. Compared with the original division of shares, it is not clear whether it is a loss or a profit. Anyway, it is a huge amount of property.

Such shares were given to them by Carlo for free, so Benz and the other three would naturally have no objections.

Although they have made great efforts in the research and development of engines and cars, Carlo is the investor.

Although it was only a few years old, Carlo's funds spent on engine research and development and automobile research and development have reached millions of pesetas.

The three of Benz and others were asked to get this fund, but they couldn't get it. This also means that without Carlo’s investment, engine research and development and automobile development would not have achieved the current results.

Just the millions of pesetas that Carlo had invested left Benz and the other three without any objections.

Although this share may not seem like much, its future value is hard to estimate. At a minimum, it may be as high as hundreds of thousands of pesetas, and at a maximum, it may be millions or even tens of millions.

"No matter how your positions change, you all have contributed to the birth of this big guy." Carlo said with a smile.

Now that the car has been developed, the rewards based on merit as promised before should naturally be carried out. Carlo was not stingy at all in this regard. The total amount of the reward he prepared for the engine research laboratory this time was more than 300,000 pesetas in total.

Although the engine research laboratory has expanded a lot in terms of scale and personnel compared to when it was first established, the current total number of R\u0026D personnel in the laboratory is only a little over 100 people.

Many of them are hands-on, and there are only a few dozen R\u0026D personnel who have really made great efforts in the engine research and development process, or have made certain contributions.

As the absolute main force, the three Benzes were given the largest reward, a check of 50,000 pesetas each.

The value of 50,000 pesetas is approximately 1,921 pounds. Even a relatively well-paid senior engineer cannot reach this level in annual income.

The three of Benz need to support their families, so they are very excited about this reward. Unlike illusory stocks, this reward is something they can actually obtain, and it is real money.

The three Benzes took away 150,000 pesetas, and the remaining 100 or so R\u0026D personnel divided the other half.

The more than 20 R\u0026D personnel who have made certain contributions will receive relatively more rewards, ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 pesetas.

Even the most ordinary R\u0026D personnel with little contribution can receive a reward close to one thousand pesetas.

Carlo had already planned high rewards for these R\u0026D personnel. For Carlo, the group most eligible for high incomes are of course scientists and R\u0026D personnel who have made great contributions to the country.

The changes these studies have brought to Spain are huge, and Carlo's rewards for researchers are also very generous.

In addition to these scientists and researchers, those groups that have made practical contributions to the country, such as soldiers, teachers, doctors, etc., are naturally qualified to increase their income.

On the contrary, Carlo does not want those who work in the entertainment industry to have too high an income, to the point where it is simply out of control.

Now the entertainment industry is not so prosperous, and television and movies have not been born. When these things are born, Carlo will formulate relevant laws to limit the wages and benefits of relevant practitioners.

These people are certainly qualified to get high incomes, but if the income is too high, they will lose respect for the income earned through labor.

In addition to checks as rewards, these scientific researchers can also enjoy tax exemptions, rent exemptions and other policies.

Attaching importance to scientists and researchers is the main tone set by Carlo for Spain, and it is also a regulation that Spain will abide by in the future.

Science and education are not just talk. If Spain wants to become truly strong, it is necessary to attach importance to scientific research and education.

This is also the reason why Carlo vigorously develops the Royal Academy of Sciences. When the research of the Royal Academy of Sciences has achieved results, and the academicians of the Academy of Sciences are rewarded with titles for their research and development results, the Spaniards will understand that changing the future of themselves and their families is not only a way to grant titles for military merits, but also a way to grant titles for scientific research.

When the careers that Spanish teenagers want to become when they grow up become scientists, soldiers, doctors, teachers and other industries that are useful to the country, it proves that Carlo's policy of attaching importance to scientific research has achieved good results.

After all the rewards for these R\u0026D personnel were handed over to them, Carlo's purpose of coming to the engine experimental area this time was basically completed.

At present, the development of automobiles is still very fast, at least the existing automobiles have already played a certain role. As long as the problem of engine stability can be solved and the practicality of the automobile can be enhanced, it can be prepared to be put on the market.

In fact, there were similar practical automobiles in history before the birth of the Model T, but the reason why they did not really go global and commercial was actually because the automobiles at that time were manufactured one by one.

What does it mean? It means that the production team of the automobile produces one by one, and the next one will be produced again after this one is produced.

Doing so not only reduces the production speed of the automobile, but also reduces the fit between different automobile parts.

If there are problems with the automobile later, it is difficult to repair it by replacing parts. After all, the same parts are produced for a long time, and may even be produced by different people, so there will definitely be more or less differences.

The slow production speed of automobiles, the troublesome maintenance problems, and other reasons, coupled with the poor stability of automobiles caused by manual production, have seriously limited the full popularization of automobiles.

What really made automobiles global and fully commercialized was not the birth of the Model T, but the assembly line production created by Ford.

Assembly line production is actually a very simple principle. The production of a whole car is divided into different parts, and each production workshop is responsible for only one part.

Similarly, the difference between the parts produced by the workshop will be lower, which leads to the fact that later cars can be easily solved by replacing parts when problems occur, reducing the maintenance time and trouble.

Because the workers only need to be responsible for the production of one part, the requirements for workers are greatly reduced. As the workers become more and more skilled, the qualified rate of the parts produced will also increase, and the error will also decrease.

Just assemble the standardized parts one by one along with the production of the assembly line to assemble a complete car.

Doing so not only increases the production speed of the car, but also reduces the failure rate of the car and improves the stability of the car.

It is precisely this change that has finally made the car, which has been born for a long time, go global and become an indispensable means of transportation and transportation for mankind.

The Model T also became the most legendary car model at the time. In less than 20 years, more than 15 million cars were sold, with an average annual sales of nearly 1 million cars.

What an exaggerated data? Before the birth of the Model T and assembly line production, the number of cars produced in Europe and the United States combined did not exceed 10,000 per year.

An assembly line production has expanded the world's car production by hundreds of times in less than 20 years, and its effect is obvious.

Carlo certainly knows the principle of assembly line production. As long as the car company can make deeper improvements to the existing cars and the engine company can develop a more stable and thermally efficient engine, it can basically consider the comprehensive promotion of cars.

Although promoting cars 30 years in advance will face more problems, the Model T can sell 15 million cars, so the cars developed by Spain can sell at least 1 million cars, right?

Making Spanish cars famous earlier will also help Spain seize the car market.

As a famous car model launched by Ford, the Model T directly made Ford the world's largest car manufacturer at the time.

How exaggerated was the peak period? The output of the Model T alone accounted for 56.6% of the world's total automobile output. It can be said that Ford occupied more than 60% of the world's automobile market at that time.

Ford could have relied on the great success of the Model T to consolidate its position as the automotive hegemon.

Unfortunately, Ford was too proud of its own achievements and did not keep up with other companies when the automotive technology was updated, which eventually led to the market being eroded step by step.

If Ford had focused on technological progress, continuously improved the Model T and developed new cars, it would have been no problem to stabilize the market share at more than 30%, not to mention maintaining 60% of the market.

How exaggerated is a 30% market share? In later generations, the number of cars sold worldwide each year exceeded 85 million, and a 30% market share means sales of more than 25 million cars.

Although the current automobile market is not so exaggerated, it is necessary to seize the automobile market earlier and stabilize its position step by step.

If Spanish cars could be introduced to the world 30 years earlier, the expansion of the world automobile market could also be carried out earlier.

Judging from the production and sales of automobiles in the world before and after the birth of the Model T, the automobile market is very promising.

As long as cars can be developed earlier, even in the 19th century, the sales of cars can still be calculated in tens of thousands.

After all, there are many rich people in various countries in the world. Just by selling to royal families and capitalists in various countries, it is already a huge potential market.

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