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U Power Limited Enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with Durapower Holdings Pte Ltd.

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U Power Limited (UCAR) announces a partnership with Durapower Holdings to explore battery swapping technology applications for various transportation sectors. The collaboration aims to establish a 'battery banking' business model and promote technology awareness.
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The Memorandum of Understanding between U Power and Durapower signals a strategic move into the burgeoning EV battery sector, a market with significant growth projections. Joint exploration in battery swapping technology for a range of vehicles positions the companies at the forefront of addressing the pain points in EV operations, such as downtime for charging and battery lifecycle management. This partnership could enhance U Power's competitive edge in the Chinese EV market and potentially increase its market share.

Furthermore, the intent to establish a 'battery banking' business model may indicate a shift towards service-oriented revenue streams, which could lead to more stable and recurring income. By leveraging intelligent battery swapping technology, U Power could capitalize on efficiency gains and cost reductions for its clients, enhancing customer retention and satisfaction.

This MOU could have financial implications for U Power, particularly if the collaboration leads to successful technology development and deployment. Investors might anticipate potential future revenue growth from the new business segments and marketing efforts in Singapore and beyond. The announcement may also affect the company's stock as the market reacts to the potential expansion of services and technology advancements.

However, the financial impact will depend on the companies' ability to follow through on the MOU's intentions and convert them into binding agreements with clear profit-sharing structures. Investors should monitor the progress of this collaboration closely, looking for signs of effective integration of Durapower's technologies with U Power's service offerings.

The collaboration between U Power and Durapower aligns with the global shift towards greener transportation solutions. Battery swapping technology is a promising area that could address range anxiety and long charging times associated with electric vehicles. If successful, this technology could significantly reduce the barriers to EV adoption, contributing to a larger shift away from fossil fuels.

Moreover, the application of battery swapping in ships and mining trucks indicates a broader industrial application beyond passenger vehicles, potentially opening up new markets. The environmental benefits of reducing emissions in these sectors are substantial and advancements in these areas could set industry standards and influence regulatory policies.

SHANGHAI, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) (the "Company" or "U Power"), a vehicle sourcing services provider with a vision to becoming a comprehensive EV battery power solution provider in China, today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") on February 6, 2024, with Durapower Holdings Pte Ltd. ("Durapower"), a Singapore-based lithium-ion battery manufacturer.

Pursuant to the MOU, U Power and Durapower intend to jointly explore several areas relating to battery swapping technology applications for electric vehicles and ships used for medium- and short-distance transportation, mining trucks used for ore transfer, and logistical vehicles used for urban cold chain distribution. U Power and Durapower also intend to cooperate to establish a "battery banking" business model based on intelligent battery swapping technology, and collaborate on marketing efforts to promote awareness of the technology in Singapore and elsewhere.

Mr. Jia Li, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, commented, "We believe this collaboration can help drive the advancement of scalable and sustainable new applications for battery swapping technology. We are eager to leverage Durapower's industry knowledge and resources, and are excited to work together to achieve future success."

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/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements reflect our current view about future events. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company's current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "propose," "potential," "continue" or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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U Power Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@upincar.com

Robin Yang, Partner
ICR, LLC
Email: UPower.IR@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (212) 475-0415

 

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SOURCE U Power Limited

The ticker symbol for U Power Limited is UCAR.

U Power Limited partnered with Durapower Holdings Pte Ltd. for battery swapping technology applications.

U Power and Durapower will explore battery swapping technology applications for electric vehicles, ships, mining trucks, and logistical vehicles.

U Power and Durapower aim to establish a 'battery banking' business model based on intelligent battery swapping technology.

Mr. Jia Li is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of U Power Limited.
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