Portugal’s capital city is abuzz with innovative ideas as U POWER LIMITED and ELMO, its joint venture partner ANTRAL, unveiled a bold vision to redefine urban mobility. The partnership, which focuses on accelerating Portugal’s transition to zero-emission transport, has been showcased at ANTRAL’s 50th Anniversary & XVI Taxi Day, held from April 10 to 13, 2025, at the Lisbon Congress Center. • **Transformative Goals**
• Accelerate Portugal’s transition to zero-emission transport
• Deploy cutting-edge battery-swapping technology tailored for taxi fleets
• Develop strategic infrastructure partnerships
• Provide scalable solutions for urban mobility
 
ELMO’s Role in Urban Mobility
ELMO, the joint venture between ANTRAL and Energy U Limited (A subsidiary of U POWER Limited), is at the forefront of driving decarbonization, digitalization, and safety in urban transport. As part of the anniversary festivities, ELMO participated in a dedicated exhibition focused on digital transformation and innovation in the taxi sector, collaborating with leading manufacturers, tech providers, financial institutions, insurers, and specialized service companies. Revolutionizing Taxi Operations
ELMO’s strategy prioritizes the rollout of 150-200 battery-swapping electric vehicles designed exclusively for taxi operators. This innovative approach addresses critical downtime challenges in commercial fleets, enabling drivers to maximize productivity while reducing reliance on traditional charging infrastructure. **Benefits of the Initiative:**
• Speed and efficiency in battery swapping
• Reduced downtime in commercial fleets
• Increased accessibility with UOTTA rapid-swap stations
• Integration with existing service stations via Galp, Portugal’s leading energy provider
 
Leadership Perspectives
Florêncio de Almeida, President of ANTRAL, emphasized the project’s transformative potential: “ELMO is poised to redefine the EV market by prioritizing speed and practicality. Imagine replacing a battery faster than refueling a gasoline vehicle-this is the future we’re delivering. With our initial order of 150-200 vehicles and Galp’s collaboration, we’re laying the groundwork for nationwide adoption.”
Johnny Lee, CEO of U Power Limited, underscored the partnership’s global implications: “By merging U POWER’s technical expertise with ANTRAL’s market leadership, ELMO isn’t just advancing Portugal’s green agenda-it’s setting a blueprint for cities worldwide. Our UOTTA technology proves that sustainability and efficiency can coexist, even in high-demand sectors like taxis.”
 
About ELMO
ELMO is a visionary joint venture that accelerates Portugal’s transition to sustainable mobility through electric vehicle innovation and smart infrastructure. With its cutting-edge battery-swapping technology and strategic infrastructure partnerships, ELMO is poised to redefine urban mobility and pave the way for a more sustainable future.