SHANGHAI, May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- U Power Limited has recently embarked on a
collaborative pilot test with a Peruvian mining firm to evaluate
electric heavy-duty vehicles on an established haulage route. This
venture aims to identify an efficient substitute for traditional
fuel-powered trucks, offering the potential to cut energy use and
reduce operational costs for the Peruvian partner.
In Peru, the world's
second-largest copper producer, the mining operations are
predominantly located in the isolated Andean regions, with
elevations exceeding 4,000 meters. The mining sites are linked by
extensive transport routes that stretch 500 to 1,000 kilometers
across a variety of terrains from plains to rugged mountains and
deserts. These conditions require the utmost reliability and
performance from heavy-duty trucks. The company managing these
routes views electric heavy-duty trucks as a critical future
development, underscoring the urgency for immediate research into
the technology. However, the large battery capacities and prolonged
recharge times needed for the trucks, and the lack of adequate
electrical infrastructure along the routes, suggest that adopting a
battery swapping system could be an effective approach.
As a pioneer in power swapping technology, U Power Limited
developed the innovative UOTTA system, securing multiple key
patents for the company and playing a significant role in shaping
China's battery swapping
standards. Following its engagement with the Peruvian ore transport
company, U Power Limited presented a comprehensive vehicle
configuration solution and a tailored deployment plan for the
battery swapping stations. Notably, the company devised a mobile
power swapping station in response to the unique characteristics of
the Peruvian company's haulage routes. This innovation allows for
the flexible deployment of battery swapping stations along the
transport routes, eliminating the need for connection to municipal
power grids. Furthermore, specialized transport vehicles are
utilized for the seamless delivery of replacement batteries,
addressing the concern of replenishing energy along routes without
access to traditional power grids.
After deploying the mobile power swapping model, U Power Limited
undertook an extensive cost-comparative analysis based on the
business scale of the Peruvian ore transport company. Adoption of
the pioneering "vehicle-electricity separation" power swapping
model, coupled with the "Battery Bank" battery leasing service,
reduces the upfront vehicle purchase cost by 20% compared to
traditional fuel-powered heavy-duty trucks. Moreover, for the same
transportation mileage, the combined costs of leasing the battery
plus the service fee for swapping out the battery while en route
are estimated to be 30% to 40% lower than traditional fuel
expenses. The approach mitigates concerns over battery performance
degradation, offering customers a worry-free operational
experience.
Currently, U Power Limited's UOTTA heavy truck battery swapping
business is witnessing robust expansion throughout South America. We are confident that our
reliable, user-friendly, and cost-effective power swapping model
will deliver exceptional satisfaction to local customers, reshaping
the transportation landscape across the continent.
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