Chapter 100: Trends in the Energy Industry

Su Xin smiled and said:

"The trend of new energy vehicles has always been there and will arrive one day; I have merely brought this day forward a little."

Su Kang did not dwell on the previous topic either; he nodded and said:

"Indeed, whether looking at the driving experience or the cost of ownership, electric cars are far superior to fuel-powered cars. Especially the two points of running the air conditioning while parked and external power discharge—people who don't own one will never understand how big the gap is."

"Once the Thor Battery hits the market, the user experience of electric cars will surely improve further, leaving my beat-up fuel car far behind."

Su Tong said: "The most important thing is actually the air pollution issue. The exhaust pollution from fuel cars can never be solved. Moreover, some people are particularly sensitive to the smell of gasoline; for instance, I really dislike the smell of gasoline when a car starts."

Speaking of this topic, Su Kang shook his head, refuting Su Xin's view:

"I actually think electric and fuel cars are the same in this regard. So-called new energy is nothing more than a different way of saying it. How can electrical energy be considered new energy? It has already been used for hundreds of years."

"Furthermore, although the Thor Solid-State Battery solves the pollution problem, there is still serious pollution during the power generation process at power plants; it's just that car users don't see it."

Su Xin also became interested.

He knew that Su Kang's argument actually represented the views of many people regarding new energy vehicles.

Even if they feel that the Thor Battery has solved the various core problems of new energy vehicles, allowing them to be accepted and recognized by the public.

But while people accept them, they still don't feel that batteries have anything to do with new energy.

He smiled and said: "Brother Kang, have you ever thought about why so many things at home use electricity as energy? For example, electric lights, refrigerators, air conditioners, induction cookers, electric water heaters, and so on."

Su Kang scratched his head and hesitated: "Because using electricity is convenient? And it's not expensive?"

Su Xin nodded: "Yes."

"It is both convenient and inexpensive."

"And most importantly, the functions of electricity are very comprehensive. It can be converted into various forms of energy we need in our daily lives through various methods, such as thermal energy, kinetic energy, light energy, and so on."

"Plus, its sources are broad: there is wind power, hydroelectric power, thermal power, solar power, nuclear power, and so on."

"Also, its transmission speed is very fast, and a mature application and transmission network has already been established worldwide."

"With broad sources, broad uses, and convenient transmission, electrical energy is the most practical energy in life. For a long time to come, various energies in life will also be dominated by electrical energy."

"Whether it is new energy vehicles or anything else, moving in the direction of electrical energy is never wrong."

"As for the pollution problem you mentioned, it is merely because the current mainstream thermal power generation and thermal nuclear power plants both have significant pollution, leading to the conclusion that power generation also causes pollution."

"This conclusion is actually biased."

"Because although these two are the mainstream methods of power generation and do indeed cause pollution, one cannot rashly conclude that power generation itself is polluting."

"Just as I said earlier, there are various methods of power generation, including wind and hydro power, and in the future, there will even be power generation from Controlled Nuclear Fusion."

"Once Controlled Nuclear Fusion technology is successfully developed in the future, the world will enter an era of infinite clean energy. At that time, who would still think that power generation causes pollution?"

"Since power generation is not polluting, then aren't new energy vehicles pollution-free?"

Facing Su Xin's question, Su Kang was stunned for a long time before he hesitantly nodded: "Yes."

Su Xin smiled: "The country's push for the development of new energy vehicles is looking toward the distant future. It's impossible to wait until Controlled Nuclear Fusion is successfully developed before researching new energy vehicles, right?"

"The trends in all walks of life are complementary. Since all countries are optimistic about Controlled Nuclear Fusion and are spending great effort to research it, this technology will land one day."

"Even if this technology cannot land in the short term, other various power generation methods such as wind and solar are also developing rapidly, and these are all pollution-free."

"Therefore, electricity is clean energy."

"Coupled with the fact that after Controlled Nuclear Fusion technology lands, electricity prices will inevitably decrease again. At that time, not just cars, but gas stoves, water heaters, trucks, ships, airplanes, and so on will very likely move toward electric propulsion."

"In any industry or field, as long as the standards are unified, costs will decrease, difficulty will be lowered, and usage will be more convenient."

"Therefore, in a future where various power generation technologies are developing rapidly, electrical energy is destined to become the energy standard for all industries."

"It is like a universal intermediate energy; no matter what energy people want to use, it can be converted through electrical energy."

Su Kang's eyes gradually brightened.

Su Xin's words seemed to outline the appearance of the future world for him, making him feel that he had vaguely grasped the context of future development.

But immediately, he asked hesitantly:

"Although I don't understand much, I've heard about it many times over the years. The concept of Controlled Nuclear Fusion has been talked about for decades, right? Countries around the world have been researching it vigorously, but there has never been much progress. I wonder if we will be able to see this technology land in our lifetime?"

Su Xin smiled slightly:

"Certainly."

Hearing this, Su Kang was startled, then his eyes widened, and he stared blankly at Su Xin:

"Are you planning to research this in the future?"

Only then did he suddenly realize that his childhood friend Su Xin was already the world's top scientist.

Since Su Xin could lead the world in the technologies of the Tiantian Assistant, Thor Battery, and Xiaozhi Driving System, he must also be able to lead all countries in the research of Controlled Nuclear Fusion.

He didn't understand the specific difficulties involved, nor did he understand how big the gap was between these technologies; he only knew that as long as Su Xin was willing to put effort into researching this technology, the probability of success would definitely be much greater than any other team!

This is also how many netizens perceive Su Xin today.

Regarding Su Kang's words, Su Xin was noncommittal and just smiled:

"I am interested in many technologies. If the time is right, I will research them."

Su Kang nodded earnestly and said:

"I believe you can!"

Originally, he had only decided to take leave to come back and see this childhood friend out of gratitude for the money Su Xin had sent, and curiosity about the various achievements Su Xin had attained, and to thank him along the way.

However.

After the conversation just now, Su Kang had to admit that Su Xin's view and understanding of things were indeed much stronger than his own.

Even a casual conversation could perhaps allow him to grasp the direction of the future and thereby find suitable business opportunities.

This made him somewhat worship Su Xin.

It also gave him an idea—

Even if I don't ask this childhood friend for any favors, being able to talk to him for a while longer will be a tremendous help to my future development.