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Worksport Announces COR(TM) Portable Energy System Is Now Fully Certified, Including Key UL and CSA Approvals, for North American Retail and Commercial Distribution

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Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) announced on April 2, 2026 that its COR Portable Energy System is fully certified for North American retail and commercial distribution. Key safety certifications include UL 2743, UL 1741, UL 1977, UL 1778, UL 2054 and CSA 62133-2, completing the product's multi-stage validation and enabling broader sales through retailers, distributors, fleets, and commercial channels.

The COR system integrates a modular HUB and swappable batteries and works with the SOLIS solar tonneau cover as part of Worksport's clean-energy ecosystem.

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  • Completed key safety certifications: UL 2743, UL 1741, UL 1977, UL 1778, UL 2054, CSA 62133-2
  • Commercial readiness for North American retail, distributor, fleet, and commercial channels
  • Integrated product ecosystem with COR modular system compatible with SOLIS solar tonneau cover

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News Market Reaction – WKSP

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In the Apr 2 session, WKSP declined 1.76%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement confirms COR’s full certification for North American commercialization, including ...
Analysis

This announcement confirms COR’s full certification for North American commercialization, including key UL and CSA standards plus prior transport and safety approvals, removing a major gating item for large retail, fleet, and B2B channels. It follows earlier updates on revenue growth, margin expansion, and dealer network build‑out. Investors may watch how these approvals translate into COR and SOLIS revenue traction relative to prior guidance of $35M–$42M for 2026 and the company’s stated path toward cash‑flow positivity.

Key Figures

Certification standard: UL 2743 Certification standard: UL 1741 Certification standard: UL 1977 +5 more
8 metrics
Certification standard UL 2743 Safety certification achieved in late March 2026
Certification standard UL 1741 Safety certification achieved in late March 2026
Certification standard UL 1977 Safety certification achieved in late March 2026
Certification standard UL 1778 Safety certification achieved in late March 2026
Certification standard UL 2054 Safety certification achieved in late March 2026
Certification standard CSA 62133-2 Safety certification achieved in late March 2026
Transport certification UN38.3 Previously completed lithium battery transport approval
Compliance standards CA Prop. 65 and TSCA Previously completed compliance for COR system

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 26 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Mar 26 Full-year results Positive -13.5% Record FY2025 results and 2026 revenue guidance with margin targets.
Mar 19 Product launch prep Positive -2.2% New premium tonneau cover unveiled with pre-orders before launch.
Mar 11 Earnings date set Neutral -0.8% Announcement of Q4/FY2025 earnings release and outlook discussion.
Mar 06 Operational progress Positive +3.9% Emphasis on scaling infrastructure, revenue growth, and certifications.
Feb 27 Momentum update Positive +0.0% Update on revenue growth, product launches, and certification efforts.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

WKSP often experienced muted or negative price reactions to otherwise positive operational and financial updates, including record results and product launches.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, WKSP highlighted record 2025 revenue of about $16.1M–$16.2M with strong growth, margin expansion, and progress in SOLIS, COR, and Aetherlux commercialization. Updates included dealer network expansion, pre-orders for a premium tonneau cover, and guidance for $35M–$42M 2026 revenue and a path toward cash-flow positivity. Despite these milestones, several announcements, particularly earnings and guidance on 2026-03-26, saw negative near-term price reactions, underscoring a cautious market stance toward the story.

Key Terms

ul 1741, ul 2054, csa 62133-2, un38.3, +3 more
7 terms
ul 1741 regulatory
"such as UL 2743, UL 1741, UL 1977, UL 1778, UL 2054, and CSA 62133-2"
UL 1741 is a safety and performance standard for electrical equipment that connects solar panels, battery systems and other distributed power sources to the grid, similar to a rulebook that ensures plugs and appliances behave safely and predictably. Investors should care because certification to this standard is often required for products to be sold, installed and accepted by utilities, affecting market access, sales risk and regulatory compliance.
ul 2054 regulatory
"such as UL 2743, UL 1741, UL 1977, UL 1778, UL 2054, and CSA 62133-2"
UL 2054 is a safety standard that sets tests and design requirements for household and commercial batteries to make sure they won’t catch fire, leak, or fail under normal use and foreseeable abuse. For investors, a product carrying UL 2054 compliance is like seeing a crash-test sticker on a car: it lowers the chance of costly recalls, liability, or reputational damage and can help the product win regulatory approval and customer trust.
csa 62133-2 regulatory
"UL 1778, UL 2054, and CSA 62133-2, and marks an important step"
A CSA 62133-2 certification is a safety standard for rechargeable lithium-based cells and batteries used in portable devices, adopted by the Canadian Standards Association from the international IEC 62133-2 rules. It sets out tests and design requirements—think of it as a crash-test checklist for batteries—to reduce fire, leak and electrical failure risks; for investors, compliance affects a maker’s ability to sell products, avoid recalls or liability, and meet retailer and regulator requirements.
un38.3 regulatory
"include previously completed milestones such as UN38.3, MSDS, DGM965, FCC sDoC"
UN38.3 is a set of international safety tests that lithium batteries must pass before they can be legally transported by air, sea, or land. Think of it as a crash-and-fire checklist for batteries: passing shows the cells or packs won’t explode or catch fire under stress, and investors care because failing or lacking UN38.3 certification can block shipping, delay sales, increase costs, and limit market access for battery-containing products.
msds technical
"include previously completed milestones such as UN38.3, MSDS, DGM965, FCC sDoC"
MSDS stands for Material Safety Data Sheet, a document that lists a chemical product’s ingredients, health and environmental hazards, safe handling and storage instructions, and emergency measures like first aid and spill cleanup. For investors, MSDSs signal regulatory compliance, potential liability, production or supply-chain constraints, and possible remediation costs—think of them as a product’s instruction and risk manual that helps businesses avoid accidents, fines, and costly shutdowns.
fcc sdoc regulatory
"such as UN38.3, MSDS, DGM965, FCC sDoC, ISED sDoC, CA Prop. 65, and TSCA"
FCC SDoC (Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity) is a manufacturer’s written statement that an electronic device meets U.S. Federal Communications Commission technical limits for radio emissions, based on testing the maker or a lab arranges rather than a formal government approval. For investors it matters because using SDoC can speed product launches and cut certification costs, but also shifts compliance responsibility and potential regulatory or recall risk onto the supplier—similar to self-insuring rather than buying a third-party safety certificate.
ca prop. 65 regulatory
"FCC sDoC, ISED sDoC, CA Prop. 65, and TSCA, together with the remaining"
A California law that requires businesses to warn consumers if a product, workplace or property can expose people to chemicals the state lists as causing cancer or reproductive harm. Think of it like a mandatory warning label: it doesn’t ban a product but can force changes, extra labeling, reformulation or costly lawsuits, so investors watch it for potential compliance costs, legal risk and impacts on sales or reputation.

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Final safety and compliance approvals complete; certification package supports broader sales across retail, fleet, distributor, and commercial channels

WEST SENECA, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ:WKSP) ("Worksport" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based innovator and manufacturer of hybrid and clean energy solutions primarily for the light truck, overlanding, and global consumer goods markets, overlanding, and consumer goods markets, today announced that its COR Portable Energy System is now fully certified for the North American market, following receipt of all remaining required safety and regulatory approvals.

Certification Milestone

This milestone completes COR's multi-stage testing and validation process, including key safety certifications achieved in late March such as UL 2743, UL 1741, UL 1977, UL 1778, UL 2054, and CSA 62133-2, and marks an important step in the product's commercial readiness.

As a result, COR now holds all certifications and compliance approvals required to support broader commercialization across North American retail and commercial channels. Management believes the completed certification package strengthens Worksport's ability to expand sales through major retailers, distributors, fleets, and other business-to-business relationships.

Product Overview:

The COR modular portable energy system is built around the COR HUB and a swappable battery architecture. The system is designed for mobile power, emergency backup, worksite use, and outdoor recreation. When paired with the Company's SOLISSolar Tonneau Cover, COR becomes part of Worksport's broader clean-energy ecosystem, enabling users to generate, store, and use power through an integrated mobile platform.

Certification Scope:

COR's completed certification and compliance package now includes key transportation, product safety, electronic compliance, and regulatory requirements for North American commercialization. These include previously completed milestones such as UN38.3, MSDS, DGM965, FCC sDoC, ISED sDoC, CA Prop. 65, and TSCA, together with the remaining final approvals now complete to complete the product's commercial readiness.

"Completing COR's certification process is an important execution milestone for Worksport," said Steven Rossi, Chief Executive Officer of Worksport. "Achieving key safety certifications , including UL and CSA standards, helps remove a critical barrier to broader market access and supports our ability to scale across retail and commercial channels . With COR and SOLIS now shipping, we believe Worksport is better positioned to advance its clean-energy growth strategy with a product platform built for practical, everyday use."

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About Worksport

Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq:WKSP), through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and owns the intellectual property on a variety of tonneau covers, solar integrations, portable power systems, and clean heating & cooling solutions. Worksport has an active partnership with Hyundai for the SOLIS Solar cover. Additionally, Worksport's hard-folding cover, designed and manufactured in-house, is compatible with all major truck models and is gaining traction with newer truck makers including the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Worksport seeks to capitalize on the growing shift of consumer mindsets towards clean energy integrations with its proprietary solar solutions, mobile energy storage systems (ESS), and Cold-Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) technology. Terravis Energy's website is terravisenergy.com.

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SOURCE: Worksport Ltd.



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FAQ

What certifications did Worksport (WKSP) announce for the COR Portable Energy System on April 2, 2026?

The COR received multiple safety approvals, including UL 2743, UL 1741, UL 1977, UL 1778, UL 2054 and CSA 62133-2. According to the company, these certifications complete COR's multi-stage testing and validation for North American commercialization across retail and commercial channels.

How does COR certification affect Worksport's (WKSP) ability to sell through retailers and fleets?

Certification removes key compliance barriers and supports broader retail, distributor, and fleet sales in North America. According to the company, the completed approvals enable scaling across major retailers, distributors, fleets, and other business-to-business relationships.

What is the COR Portable Energy System and how does it integrate with SOLIS for WKSP customers?

COR is a modular portable energy system with a COR HUB and swappable batteries designed for mobile power and backup. According to the company, when paired with SOLIS solar tonneau cover, it becomes an integrated mobile clean-energy platform for generation, storage, and use.

Does Worksport (WKSP) now have all regulatory approvals needed to ship COR in North America?

Yes, Worksport reports that COR now holds all required certifications and compliance approvals for North American commercialization. According to the company, remaining final approvals were received to complete the product's commercial readiness.

What commercial channels will Worksport (WKSP) pursue now that COR is fully certified?

Worksport intends to expand sales through North American retail, distributor, fleet, and commercial channels. According to the company, the certification package specifically supports broader commercialization across those retail and business-to-business relationships.