U Power develops the UP Super Chassis, a fully controllable skateboard platform that integrates core electric vehicle systems, significantly reducing vehicle development time and costs by up to 60%. This technology enables manufacturers to create customized electric vehicles tailored to specific scenarios, addressing the lengthy and expensive traditional vehicle development process.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional vehicle development is a lengthy and expensive process, often requiring significant time and resources to create customized electric vehicles tailored to specific use cases. This can be a barrier to entry for manufacturers looking to innovate and adapt to evolving market demands.
Solution
U Power develops the UP Super Chassis, a fully controllable skateboard platform that integrates core electric vehicle systems, enabling manufacturers to significantly reduce vehicle development time and costs. This platform employs an upper and lower body split design, allowing for decoupled development and a redefined approach to vehicle engineering. By integrating essential components like the battery, electric drive system, suspension, braking, steering, and thermal management, the UP Super Chassis provides a standardized base for diverse vehicle types, from sedans to vans. This approach facilitates rapid product iteration, reduces development expenses, and enhances space utilization within the vehicle.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes automotive manufacturers, particularly those focused on electric vehicles, seeking to reduce development time and costs while enabling customization for specific applications.
Features
- Fully controllable skateboard chassis integrating core EV systems
- Upper and lower body split design for decoupled development
- Integrated electric drive, suspension, braking, steering, and thermal management systems
- CTC (cell-to-chassis) battery system for increased range
- Wire control technology for performance customization
- Pluggable ring network CCCA (Central Computing & Communication Architecture) for development flexibility
- High integration thermal management for efficient energy flow
- Open data access for scenario-based customization