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The Auto Shanghai 2023: finally it is taking place again. Many car manufacturers have been eagerly awaiting the trade fair. VW presented the ID.7, a new electric sedan, BMW came up with the i7 and the new SUV flagship iX1, and Mercedes showed an all-electric version of its luxury brand Maybach. Opposite them, numerous Chinese brands showed off their latest models, including BYD, Nio, SAIC, GAC and Great Wall Motor. 

## Every 4th car sold in China is an electric car
China is one of the most important sales markets for the German automotive industry. Here, of all places, there will be major challenges in the future - there is no doubt about that. However, this does not only apply to BMW, VW and Mercedes; Korean brands such as Hyundai are also struggling. It is domestic brands that are currently wanted in China. 25 percent of vehicles sold in China are electric cars. 

### "Clean" mobility in China?
Bans on internal combustion vehicles are not actually planned in China yet. Any climate targets are still much further in the future than they are here in Europe. Nevertheless, electromobility is gaining ground in the People's Republic. In large cities, drivers now have to pay a lot of money if they want to register a new car with combustion engine. For electric vehicles, on the other hand, it's almost free. 

### Auto Shanghai: Clear course toward phasing out the internal combustion engine
Big names like SAIC, BYD and Great Wall have created brands and models with different orientations. Today's Chinese electric cars come with great designs and state-of-the-art technology - hardly any manufacturers are still trying to score points with combustion engines. At the same time, the clientele that German companies are also targeting is getting younger and younger. 

They are not interested in tradition or big names: What they want is perfect connectivity, gesture control, facial recognition, operation by voice input including artificial intelligence and, of course, large displays. This is what Chinese brands also offer - and at comparatively low prices.  

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### Enormous price differences for electric vehicles - China leads the way 
Despite the increasing number of models, an electric car still costs a lot of money in Europe. In China, on the other hand, many households can already afford one. Meanwhile, there is more and more performance and functions for less and less money. The Chinese brands are fast and eager to experiment: in comparison, our automakers are relatively sluggish with their six- to eight-year model cycles.  

Also, there are differences in production costs: In the People's Republic, an electric vehicle can be produced for an average of 10,000 euros less than in Europe. This is mainly due to the fact that China occupies the entire value chain itself: from raw materials to accumulators to the construction. European brands, however, are dependent on various suppliers: Logistics and supply bottlenecks have an enormous impact on the pricing. This adds to the costs of materials, energy and labor - which are sometimes significantly higher in our country. 

## Bad news for our automakers, good news for consumers
The days when a new electric car costs vast sums could soon be over. This is shown by the sodium-ion technology that was also recently presented: Instead of lithium, sodium is used in battery production. This is easier to obtain because, unlike lithium, it is not in short supply. And sodium is available everywhere in the world. This would eliminate part of the expensive and unstable supply chain. And since the battery is the largest cost item in the electric car, this should have a very favorable impact on future pricing. 

According to estimates, low-cost electric car models could be offered from the equivalent of 10,000 euros - at least on the Chinese market. If sodium-ion technology catches on, the electric car will finally be affordable for a broader mass. As a result, significantly more households could consider switching to electric mobility. We are very curious to see how this will develop in the future. 

## Our conclusion on Auto Shanghai 2023
If Auto Shanghai 2023 showed us one thing, it's that Chinese manufacturers are no longer copying our brands. On the contrary: they are just about to outstrip us. The technological edge of internal combustion vehicles is almost non-existent as the number of electric models continues to grow. Wherever there is high competition, there must also be rapid advances in development - we have already learned this from the [example of Formula E](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7047485446947237888 "Go to LinkedIn post").

Of course, there is no denying that some Chinese vehicle designs could well be "inspired" by European models. Nevertheless, our manufacturers have some catching up to do. In the People's Republic, the appearance and performance of e-cars have undergone a major transformation. And that's not all: A lot has happened in terms of quality on the inside, too. The electric car has become a lifestyle product in China, a digital interface between work and private life. 

There is one small consolation for our manufacturers: Some Chinese brands will probably not expand to Europe for the time being. However, others have already announced that they are aiming their receivers at us - including Geely, Nio, Zeekr and Great Wall. 

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Right now, we can observe this at one of the most important auto shows in 10 years. Many European car manufacturers that once had been so successful in China have just suffered a reality shock at Auto Shanghai.

Our summary of Auto Shanghai 2023 – Electric mobility gains momentum in China

Most important facts from Auto Shanghai 2023

The most important facts from Auto Shanghai 2023. Or: What happens when your good name suddenly does not work as a sales argument anymore?

## "New" becomes "brand new", so to speak!
Dresden: Something big happened at Friedrichstraße 24. The former startup company eClever Entwicklungs OHG is operating under a different name. This round, we start with new partners: Thanks to the participation of Walden Holding GmbH with Mr. Jörg Walden and Around Capital AG we have gained valuable know-how and experience.

In order to strategically drive growth quickly and to keep potentials open for further investors, we founded a new group of companies on 01.04.2023 and changed the name of eClever Entwicklungs OHG to eClever technology GmbH. This is a great event for us and brings us closer to our goal of entering the market this year.

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## Where did eClever start and where do we want to go as eClever technology?
eClever started in 2018 as a young and literally electrifying startup. Our modest goal: to completely transform the world of e-mobility. As of today, the team has grown from the original 5 colleagues to six times that size – and there's no hiring freeze in sight yet.  

### What has changed about our goal?
We answer this question succinctly with "absolutely nothing". We continue to focus on software and hardware solutions for B2B and B2C customers. We have now come a long way toward our goal of offering a holistic ecosystem for electric vehicles. Just a few more months and we will have revolutionized daily use in terms of route planning and charging management, but also the personal driving experience. 

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### What do we want to achieve under the new name? 
As eClever technology, we will map the entire world of electromobility in one ecosystem - without dependencies and without compatibility problems. Thanks to our product diversity, we can put together an individual package of needs for every application, where our (future) customers only pay for what they really need: in both private and business use. 

## Why did we change our name to eClever technology GmbH in the first place?
"The reorganization illustrates our increasingly rapid growth and the goals associated with it," explains our Managing Director, Mr. Oliver Raguse. "It is our response to the many challenges that lie in our path at the moment and in the future. We also believe that the change of name is important and right for identity reasons."   

Our startup is increasingly aligning its recipients internationally. The re-branding will soon be reflected in our (online) presence, but also in our growth. We are currently acquiring professionals from a wide range of countries to help us with product development. "Apart from the new name, not much will change in our company," emphasizes Mr. Raguse. "As before, we are eager to optimize our products, develop new visions, and make them ready for the market."

"The needs and desires in dealing with electric vehicles naturally continue to form our day-to-day business," Mr. Raguse also clarifies. "As a result of the fact that more and more of our employees are switching to e-mobility, our team is aware of the daily hurdles involved. We know the problems firsthand and we have the right solutions to tackle them." 

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## What does the new name stand for?
The new name eClever technology alludes to our products in the hardware and software area. It stands for our will to innovate: We solve practical challenges wherever they arise and make the use of electric vehicles much easier. Despite the challenging restart conditions, we are convinced that we will continue to build and expand our standing. What we have achieved so far, we want to continue and further advance as eClever technology GmbH. 

## What changes for everyone involved in the development and use of our products?
Vision, team, management, investors, testers and everyone who still wants to get involved: Every person who has been with us and will be part of our journey in the future is part of our success story. Without them, we wouldn't be where we are now.  

And we can tell you: For the time being, nothing will change in the familiar processes and procedures. This means, especially for the testing department, but also for our applicants, that they don't have to worry about anything – except to (continue to) support us with feedback. 

If you are interested in the offers and solutions we have launched so far, you are still at the right address contacting us. With eClever technology our name may have changed – our attitude is and remains the same.

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The startup company eClever is operating under a different name. This round, we start with new partners: Thanks to the participation of Walden Holding GmbH with Mr. Jörg Walden and Around Capital AG we have gained valuable know-how and experience.

Our most important facts regarding the changing of the company name to eClever technology GmbH

eClever's change of company name

Attention: eClever got a new license plate

When does the change to electric mobility make sense? In our latest article, we take a closer look at some branches for which the mobility transition is worth to be taken into account and what needs to be paid attention to in the process. 

The shift to electric vehicles is our way out of a worldwide dilemma. We take a look at industries for which the mobility transition is worth considering. 

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# Get to know us

We think it's time to introduce ourselves. We started as a young start-up with the vision of making it much easier and more comfortable to drive electric cars. In order to achive this goal, we are working hard on various solutions. 

## Our app

Our app will be the major component of our vision. The app will help to redefine the user experience when driving electric cars. It will be easier than ever to find the best charging station for your car. In connection with our hardware products, you will be able to connect your car with our app!

Together with our team of 25 employees we are working hard on releasing a first beta version of our app, which whill be available later this year. We will inform you! 

## Stay tuned

The eClever app is just the beginning of our journey. Togher with you, we will make mobility smarter and more efficient. Stay tuned! 
