U Power Ltd. (NASDAQ:UCAR) shares are surging higher on Thursday after the company announced it has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Quantum Solutions Co in Japan.
The Details:
The cooperative agreement between China-based U Power and Quantum Solutions will allow U Power to develop business initiatives related to the research and development and marketing of electric vehicles, as well as new energy storage solutions including battery banks, battery-swapping operations and charging stations in Japan.
Jia Li, director, chairman and CEO of U Power, commented, “This collaboration brings together our expertise in EV battery technology with Quantum Solutions’ market presence in Japan’s EV market. Together, we aim to create a new benchmark in Japan’s new energy technology and electric vehicle industry. We anticipate the partnership will generate substantial value for our shareholders.”
U Power is a China-based electric motor vehicle company primarily engaged in motor vehicle sourcing, as well as the research, development and sales of UOTTA-powered electric cars.
Quantum Solutions is a Japanese electric vehicle manufacturer and the first and only independent Japanese electric vehicle manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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UCAR Price Action:
According to Benzinga Pro, UCAR is currently halted and trading up over 175%, at $8.70, at the time of publication. The stock has been halted multiple times in Thursday’s trading session.
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