Chapter 519 Product Positioning (Please Vote for Me)

On earth, the technological content of motorcycles is not low. If anyone says that you can imitate a motorcycle from scratch in a few clicks, then you must be drinking too much.

But in Purandal, with the power of magic and the alchemy of Tang En's plug-in, all this became possible.

When the two motorcycles were placed in the research institute for them to dismantle and study, the friends in the research institute were shocked.

"Never seen before! It's really something never seen before!"

After listening to the function, Brian circled the motorcycle several times, his eyes gleaming, and he couldn't wait to get on it and give it a try.

It's a pity that this is designed according to the human body shape. It is too high for dwarves. When riding it, the feet cannot reach the ground and it is impossible to maintain balance. The flying motorcycle can be played for fun, but it cannot fly high - then again, Flying motorcycles are useless to dwarves, because no dwarves want to leave the ground...

"Lord, it's just..."

Edgar held it in for a long time, but couldn't find an adjective. In the end, he could only sigh and said: "The lord must be the son of God - only the son of God can have such genius-like ideas and abilities!"

The bicycles previously designed have been well received. Due to the low-price strategy and purchase subsidies and other related policies implemented in the territory, almost every family that cannot afford a horse now has a bicycle.

The emergence of bicycles has greatly reduced people's commuting time on the road. The increase in the flow of people has also accelerated the level of economic trade and improved the economic vitality within the territory.

In addition, asphalt roads have now been laid from Ellington to surrounding villages and towns, which has greatly expanded the scope of activities of residents in Ellington.

In the past, many people never even left the village where they were born, but now, it only takes a day to run back and forth between the village and Ellington. In the past, for those families who could not afford horses, It's simply unthinkable.

The average speed of normal horses (non-war horses and racing horses) can be maintained at about 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. Under normal load, they can run continuously for one or two hours at this speed before resting. However, the price of a horse is as high as 1. One hundred gold coins, plus the different fodder that is fed on weekdays, even ordinary hay will cost at least fifty silver coins.

The speed of high-quality and low-priced bicycles is generally between 15 and 25 kilometers per hour, depending on the physical strength of the individual. Adult men who work regularly and are healthy can ride for several hours continuously. The price on the market is only ten bicycles. For gold coins, Ellington implements a low-price strategy with a 20% discount, and there is also a transportation subsidy of one gold coin, so the actual purchase price is only seven gold coins. The most important thing is that the bicycle has no subsequent maintenance expenses.

Because tire inflation is free, tire repair only costs one silver coin, and the lubricating oil on the bearings only costs a few coppers. In comparison, bicycles are of course much more affordable than horse-drawn carriages.

Now, the birth of motorcycles will once again speed up people's pace.

Fiona said very excitedly: "The floor-standing motorcycle is equivalent to the cost-effectiveness of a bicycle, the speed of a horse, carrying capacity, human endurance and many other advantages. It is not only fast, but also can carry enough things." , whether it is for buying groceries or transporting a small amount of goods, once it is actually mass-produced and promoted to the market, it is foreseeable that it will definitely be very popular."

"On asphalt roads, the top speed of this floor-mounted motorcycle can even reach 80 kilometers per hour, which is far beyond the short-distance charging speed of a war horse. The most important thing is that it does not get tired and can maintain this speed all the time! At this speed, we can even cover several villages in Ellington in one day!”

"Because the characteristics of this product are so excellent, I think the price can be set slightly higher. After deducting the costs of research and development, materials, etc., five hundred gold coins is a very good price. It is higher than ordinary horses, but it is also better than those excellent horses. Bloodline war horses are much cheaper and can generate enough appeal.”

"As for this kind of flying motorcycle, I think it is necessary for us to ban external sales for the time being."

Fiona and Alleria rarely had the same point of view on this point.

Alleria said: "The flying motorcycle is no longer a simple vehicle. If used properly, it can become a weapon in war. The rangers riding the flying motorcycle can not only maintain high-speed movement, but also look down from a high altitude. There are also considerable advantages to reconnaissance.”

Fiona nodded: "Yes, with the speed of the flying motorcycle, flying monsters below level five are helpless with it. The rangers can easily complete the investigation work, and even launch attacks in the air, and the enemies on the ground will be powerless."

"Then let's do it."

Tang En waved his hand and said: "The floor-standing motorcycle is named Harley and sells for five hundred gold coins. However, after the production line is completed, it will be produced for personal use and will not be sold to the outside world for the time being, at least until the Gilad incident is over. .”

"The flying motorcycle is named Comet and is temporarily designated as military equipment. After the production line is completed, it will be handed over to Haili and they will be responsible for production."

In fact, it is said that military equipment is not sold to the outside world, but if it were to be sold, it is estimated that few people would be able to afford it, and it would only become a product exclusively for nobles.

The magic crystals on the market now have gradually stabilized under Tang En's control. Although they have not returned to the previous standard price of one hundred gold coins, they have risen to eighty-five gold coins. With more and more magic energy equipment, The consumption of magic crystals is increasing, and the price will further increase.

The flying motorcycle "Comet" uses standard magic crystals. The current price is 85 gold coins each. Tang En has estimated the consumption speed of magic power. Under the standard load (100 kilograms), it uses a turbocharged wind-powered magic energy engine. It can fly more than three thousand kilometers at a speed of 300KM/H, which is equivalent to the consumption of 35 kilometers per gold coin (35KM/G).

The Comet's advantages lie in all-terrain, aerial reconnaissance and high-speed advantages. Coupled with powerful individual combat weapons, such as RPGs, trigger bombs, etc., it can form a huge air superiority, but the cost is high. This price is not for everyone Those who can afford it can only be the new favorites of nobles and weapons in war.

On the other hand, Harley uses low-quality magic crystals. The current market price is less than 10 gold coins each. However, under the standard load, it can run three thousand kilometers at a speed of 60KM/H, which is equivalent to 300 kilometers per gold coin (300KM /G) consumption, compared with Comet, the price-performance ratio is simply incredible!

Now Ellington's per capita monthly income has reached 30 gold coins, which is dozens of times higher than a year ago. People have become richer, and the consumption and consumption level of Harleys are still acceptable, so Harleys will be promoted in the future. The main force of the market.

"For the purpose of later marketing, I think Harley should add a cargo compartment to accommodate more or less things, so as to make it more attractive to buy."

Fiona put forward her own suggestion: "Although the test was conducted under standard conditions, when people buy transportation, they cannot just ride it themselves, but also bring some things with them."

"I was negligent, I'll make it up later."

Tang En forgot about the storage box in the design - the vegetable basket they installed on the front of the bicycle was widely praised by housewives.

After adding storage boxes to the design drawing, he briefly explained the design concepts to them, and then Tang En and the others left the institute.

Now Ellington has several important things going on at the same time, such as spring planting, greenhouse planting and expansion, school enrollment, recruit training, research and development of new equipment, final debugging of mana mine carts, etc. These things have all been completed On track, he could proceed steadily even without Tang En, so he could take a breather.

Clotto has returned to the Gear Capital. He took away a design drawing of a floor-mounted motorcycle and wanted to use the power of dwarf technology to try to produce a motorcycle suitable for dwarfs. However, Tang En was not available in terms of power. Without the support of magic technology, he can only use a steam engine - it is almost impossible to maintain the power of the steam engine while miniaturizing it, so Tang En is also very curious about what he will eventually build.

Perhaps, after having the Master Engineer Glasses, he will create a real internal combustion engine based on the inspiration he gave before?

At the same time, Tang En asked him to prepare a large amount of dwarf gunpowder. Next, Tang En planned to start tinkering with RPGs. This kind of war machine was technically simple and effective as a bunker. It would be a pity not to get it out as soon as possible.

The mana mine carts have been successfully manufactured, and the supporting tracks have been prepared for a long time. Just waiting for the final test results of this batch of mana mine carts to be released, Tang En can take them to Lord Nitro. It should have happened in the past two days.

After returning to the study, Tang En saw the latest news. Gilad's army had arrived at Yalinks, and supplies were being replenished. The vanguard army set off overnight to the Taris border and would arrive in four days at the earliest. Taris.

There was also good news from Aubrey and Adrian.

Thanks to the information that Jean gave them, in just a few days, Aubrey and Adrian successfully recruited a group of There are about thirty wild mages living in seclusion around Yalinks.

The strongest of these wild mages are only at the ninth level of gold level, and the weakest are only as strong as magic apprentices.

Even though their inheritance is incomplete, the magic they practice and learn has great flaws, and the amount of magic they master is not much, and their strength is only gold level. Don't forget that even silver level wild mages will usually be beaten by those Adventurers, mercenary groups and even nobles are eager to be guests, not to mention that it is a time of war.

In a war, any small spell may change the situation in a war zone. Skillful use of the power of magic will multiply their value.

They will come to Ellington with the assistance of Aubrey and Adrian, and then go to Taris with Dunn. They will become the secret weapons in this war.

But the real significance of this war lies not with Gillard.

Tang En was waiting for the Dark Snake to appear.