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U Power (Nasdaq: UCAR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ualabee Corp., a leading South American mobile travel platform, to integrate U Power's UOTTA battery-swapping technology into Ualabee's ride-hailing services across South America. This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the region's ride-hailing industry as it transitions towards electric vehicles.

Key points of the collaboration include:

  • Introduction of UOTTA technology and EVs in key markets
  • Deployment of battery-swapping infrastructure
  • Implementation of digital payment systems
  • Utilization of data analytics to optimize operations

The partnership will begin with the launch of U Power's first UOTTA battery-swapping station in Peru in Q1 2025, serving 100 vehicles. By the end of 2025, 6-8 additional stations will be built, increasing capacity to 800-1,000 vehicles. Ualabee plans to replace 5,000 fuel-powered vehicles with EVs annually for the next five years, with an estimated 30% adopting the UOTTA battery swapping model.

U Power (Nasdaq: UCAR) ha firmato un Memorandum d'Intesa con Ualabee Corp., una delle principali piattaforme di mobilità in Sud America, per integrare la tecnologia di scambio batterie UOTTA di U Power nei servizi di ride-hailing di Ualabee in tutto il Sud America. Questo partenariato strategico mira a rivoluzionare l'industria del ride-hailing nella regione, facilitando la transizione verso veicoli elettrici.

I punti chiave della collaborazione includono:

  • Introduzione della tecnologia UOTTA e veicoli elettrici in mercati chiave
  • Implementazione dell'infrastruttura per lo scambio di batterie
  • Realizzazione di sistemi di pagamento digitale
  • Utilizzo di analisi dei dati per ottimizzare le operazioni

Il partenariato inizierà con il lancio della prima stazione di scambio batterie UOTTA di U Power in Perù nel primo trimestre del 2025, servendo 100 veicoli. Entro la fine del 2025, saranno costruite ulteriori 6-8 stazioni, aumentando la capacità a 800-1.000 veicoli. Ualabee prevede di sostituire annualmente 5.000 veicoli a combustione con veicoli elettrici nei prossimi cinque anni, con un'adozione stimata del 30% del modello di scambio batterie UOTTA.

U Power (Nasdaq: UCAR) ha firmado un Memorando de Entendimiento con Ualabee Corp., una plataforma de movilidad líder en América del Sur, para integrar la tecnología de intercambio de baterías UOTTA de U Power en los servicios de transporte compartido de Ualabee en toda América del Sur. Esta asociación estratégica tiene como objetivo revolucionar la industria del transporte compartido en la región a medida que se transita hacia vehículos eléctricos.

Los puntos clave de la colaboración incluyen:

  • Introducción de la tecnología UOTTA y vehículos eléctricos en mercados clave
  • Despliegue de infraestructura de intercambio de baterías
  • Implementación de sistemas de pago digital
  • Uso de análisis de datos para optimizar las operaciones

La asociación comenzará con el lanzamiento de la primera estación de intercambio de baterías UOTTA de U Power en Perú en el primer trimestre de 2025, atendiendo a 100 vehículos. Para finales de 2025, se construirán de 6 a 8 estaciones adicionales, aumentando la capacidad a 800-1,000 vehículos. Ualabee planea reemplazar anualmente 5,000 vehículos a combustión por vehículos eléctricos durante los próximos cinco años, con una adopción estimada del 30% del modelo de intercambio de baterías UOTTA.

U Power (Nasdaq: UCAR)는 남미의 주요 모바일 여행 플랫폼인 Ualabee Corp.와 함께 U Power의 UOTTA 배터리 교환 기술을 남미 전역의 Ualabee 승차 호출 서비스에 통합하기 위한 양해각서를 체결했습니다. 이번 전략적 파트너십은 전기차로의 전환을 추진하며 이 지역의 승차 호출 산업을 혁신하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

협력의 주요 사항은 다음과 같습니다:

  • 핵심 시장에서 UOTTA 기술과 전기차 도입
  • 배터리 교환 인프라 구축
  • 디지털 결제 시스템 구현
  • 운영 최적화를 위한 데이터 분석 활용

이 파트너십은 2025년 1분기에 페루에서 U Power의 첫 번째 UOTTA 배터리 교환소를 개설하며 100대의 차량에 서비스를 제공하는 것으로 시작됩니다. 2025년 말까지 6-8개의 추가 스테이션이 건설되어 800-1,000대의 차량 용량을 증가시킬 것입니다. Ualabee는 향후 5년 동안 매년 5,000대의 연료 차량을 전기차로 교체할 계획이며, 이 중 약 30%가 UOTTA 배터리 교환 모델을 채택할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.

U Power (Nasdaq: UCAR) a signé un protocole d'accord avec Ualabee Corp., une plateforme de mobilité majeure en Amérique du Sud, pour intégrer la technologie d'échange de batteries UOTTA de U Power dans les services de covoiturage de Ualabee à travers l'Amérique du Sud. Ce partenariat stratégique vise à révolutionner l'industrie du covoiturage dans la région alors qu'elle se dirige vers des véhicules électriques.

Les points clés de la collaboration comprennent :

  • Introduction de la technologie UOTTA et des véhicules électriques sur des marchés clés
  • Déploiement d'infrastructures d'échange de batteries
  • Mise en œuvre de systèmes de paiement numérique
  • Utilisation de l'analyse de données pour optimiser les opérations

Le partenariat commencera avec le lancement de la première station d'échange de batteries UOTTA de U Power au Pérou au premier trimestre 2025, servant 100 véhicules. D'ici fin 2025, 6 à 8 stations supplémentaires seront construites, augmentant la capacité à 800-1 000 véhicules. Ualabee prévoit de remplacer chaque année 5 000 véhicules à combustion par des véhicules électriques au cours des cinq prochaines années, avec une adoption estimée de 30 % du modèle d'échange de batteries UOTTA.

U Power (Nasdaq: UCAR) hat ein Memorandum of Understanding mit Ualabee Corp., einer führenden mobilen Reiseplattform in Südamerika, unterzeichnet, um die UOTTA-Batteriewechseltechnologie von U Power in die Ride-Hailing-Dienste von Ualabee in ganz Südamerika zu integrieren. Diese strategische Partnerschaft hat das Ziel, die Ride-Hailing-Industrie der Region zu revolutionieren, während der Übergang zu Elektrofahrzeugen erfolgt.

Die Schwerpunkte der Zusammenarbeit umfassen:

  • Einführung der UOTTA-Technologie und von Elektrofahrzeugen in Schlüsselmarkten
  • Bereitstellung der Infrastruktur für den Batteriewechsel
  • Implementierung digitaler Zahlungssysteme
  • Nutzung von Datenanalysen zur Optimierung der Abläufe

Die Partnerschaft beginnt mit der Eröffnung der ersten UOTTA-Batteriewechselstation von U Power in Peru im ersten Quartal 2025, die 100 Fahrzeugen dienen wird. Bis Ende 2025 werden 6-8 zusätzliche Stationen gebaut, wodurch die Kapazität auf 800-1.000 Fahrzeuge erhöht wird. Ualabee plant, in den nächsten fünf Jahren jährlich 5.000 mit fossilen Brennstoffen betriebene Fahrzeuge durch Elektrofahrzeuge zu ersetzen, wobei schätzungsweise 30% das UOTTA-Batteriewechselmodell übernehmen werden.

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Strategic Partnership Aims to Revolutionize South American Ride-Hailing

SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) ("U Power" or "the Company"), a vehicle sourcing services provider with a vision to becoming a comprehensive electric EV battery power solution provider in China, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Ualabee Corp., a leading South American mobile travel platform. The strategic partnership aims to integrate U Power's proprietary UOTTA battery-swapping technology into Ualabee's ride-hailing services across South America, marking a significant step in the Company's global expansion strategy.

Ualabee, a leading South American mobility platform, revolutionizes urban transportation through its comprehensive app-based services. Offering a seamless blend of ride-hailing, taxi, and shared mototaxi options, Ualabee has established itself as a pioneer in the region's evolving transportation landscape. With a strong focus on technological innovation, Ualabee not only connects passengers and drivers efficiently but also drives the industry towards greater sustainability. Ualabee's commitment to enhancing user experience while promoting eco-friendly transportation solutions positions it as an ideal partner for U Power's expansion into the South American market. The collaboration comes as the South American ride-hailing market, which is expected to exceed $1.5 billion in size, begins a major transition towards electric vehicles. Over the next three years, it is anticipated that approximately 80,000-100,000 fuel-powered ride-hailing vehicles will be replaced by EVs, including 20,000 in the Peruvian market alone.

The strategic partnership is set to revolutionize South America's ride-hailing industry by integrating U Power's innovative UOTTA battery-swapping system and compatible EVs into Ualabee's operations. This comprehensive collaboration goes beyond technology provision, encompassing the deployment of battery-swapping infrastructure, implementation of digital payment systems, and utilization of data analytics to optimize operations. The partnership will unfold in phases, starting with the introduction of UOTTA technology and EVs in key markets, and potentially progressing to local manufacturing of battery-swapping commercial vehicles. In the first quarter of 2025, U Power will introduce its first UOTTA battery-swapping station in Peru, which will have the capacity to serve 100 vehicles equipped with swappable batteries. Throughout 2025, the Company will build an additional 6-8 battery-swapping stations in Peru, bringing the total capacity to 800-1,000 vehicles. Meanwhile, for each of the next five years, Ualabee intends to replace 5,000 of its fuel-powered vehicles with electric vehicles, with an estimated 30% of these adopting the UOTTA battery swapping model. This phased approach underscores both companies' long-term commitment to sustainable transportation in South America, promising enhanced efficiency and environmental benefits for the region's urban mobility sector.

"Our UOTTA battery swapping ecosystem integrates vehicles, swapping stations, and spare batteries into one platform, offering flexible solutions for diverse market needs," said Jia Li, Chairman and CEO of U Power. "This collaboration with Ualabee in South America validates the global scalability of our technology and business model. It not only opens new revenue streams in a high-growth market but also aligns with our mission to accelerate sustainable mobility worldwide."

"The partnership leverages our mature technology and Ualabee's strong market presence to create powerful synergies. Our 'Battery Bank' financial model addresses key concerns about EV adoption, reducing both procurement and operating costs. This open ecosystem approach has already attracted interest from various stakeholders across the EV value chain."

"As we expand into South America, we're demonstrating the adaptability of our solution to diverse global contexts. This success will undoubtedly strengthen our position in the global EV revolution and pave the way for similar collaborations in other emerging markets, ultimately delivering greater value to our shareholders and partners."

About U Power Limited

U Power Limited is a vehicle sourcing services provider, with a vision to becoming an EV market player primarily focused on its proprietary battery-swapping technology, or UOTTA technology, which is an intelligent modular battery-swapping technology designed to provide a comprehensive battery power solution for EVs. Since its operation in 2013, the Company has established a vehicle sourcing network in China's lower-tier cities. The Company has developed two types of battery-swapping stations for compatible EVs and is operating one manufacturing factory in Zibo City, Shandong Province, China. For more information, please visit the Company's website: http://ir.upincar.com/.

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What is the partnership between U Power (UCAR) and Ualabee?

U Power (UCAR) and Ualabee have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate U Power's UOTTA battery-swapping technology into Ualabee's ride-hailing services across South America, aiming to revolutionize the region's ride-hailing industry.

When will U Power (UCAR) introduce its first UOTTA battery-swapping station in Peru?

U Power (UCAR) will introduce its first UOTTA battery-swapping station in Peru in the first quarter of 2025, with the capacity to serve 100 vehicles equipped with swappable batteries.

How many UOTTA battery-swapping stations does U Power (UCAR) plan to build in Peru by the end of 2025?

U Power (UCAR) plans to build an additional 6-8 battery-swapping stations in Peru throughout 2025, bringing the total capacity to 800-1,000 vehicles.

What is Ualabee's plan for replacing fuel-powered vehicles with electric vehicles?

Ualabee intends to replace 5,000 of its fuel-powered vehicles with electric vehicles each year for the next five years, with an estimated 30% of these adopting the UOTTA battery swapping model.

How large is the South American ride-hailing market expected to be?

The South American ride-hailing market is expected to exceed $1.5 billion in size as it begins a major transition towards electric vehicles.

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