Ch. 1361Seven-Hundred-Yuan-a-Liter Gasoline
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lu Geng, Xiang Xiaotong, and Song He examine a sample of Gasoline Bacteria-produced fuel, which is impure and burns poorly.
- Lu Geng explains the process of creating the Gasoline Bacteria and the challenges faced, including mutation risk, impurity removal, high supporting facility costs, and low energy efficiency.
- Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the commercialization challenges, with Song He estimating that the cost needs to be reduced from 700 yuan to 7 yuan per liter to be viable.
Character Developments
- Lu Geng, Yu Banmeng, and Cha Xinran show dedication and innovation in creating the Gasoline Bacteria, but also acknowledge the significant challenges ahead.
- Song He and Xiang Xiaotong demonstrate their expertise and support for the students' work, offering guidance and encouragement.
Significant Themes
- Innovation and its challenges: The students' creation of Gasoline Bacteria highlights the potential of biotechnology, but also the hurdles in scaling up and commercializing such innovations.
- Mentorship and collaboration: Song He and Xiang Xiaotong's involvement showcases the importance of mentors guiding young innovators and fostering collaboration between different teams and institutions.
Character Interactions
- Lu Geng, Yu Banmeng, and Cha Xinran interact with Song He and Xiang Xiaotong, seeking their guidance and support for the Gasoline Bacteria project.
- Song He and Xiang Xiaotong discuss the project's future, agreeing to support the students and test the waters with this project before moving on to the life extension project.