Worksport Subsidiary Terravis Energy Unveils Revolutionary Heat Pump, Eliminating Defrost Cycles & Shattering Performance Standards; AetherLux™
Worksport (NASDAQ: WKSP) announced that its subsidiary, Terravis Energy, has unveiled the revolutionary AetherLux™ heat pump system. The system features proprietary ZeroFrost™ technology that eliminates the need for defrost cycles, a common drawback in conventional heat pumps.
The system operates effectively from -57°F to 131°F, setting new industry standards in a market projected to reach $148 billion by 2030. The AetherLux product line will include three models, with the Pro Model featuring the ZeroFrost technology. Key features include high efficiency with an estimated COP of 3.0-3.5 at -57°F, AI-driven optimization, and R32 refrigerant compliance with 2025 Clean Air Act regulations.
Two variants will be available: the Performance Unit (operating to -13°F) in 18,000 and 36,000 BTU units, and the Pro Unit featuring ZeroFrost technology for extreme conditions.
Worksport (NASDAQ: WKSP) ha annunciato che la sua controllata, Terravis Energy, ha svelato il rivoluzionario sistema di pompa di calore AetherLux™. Il sistema presenta la tecnologia proprietaria ZeroFrost™ che elimina la necessità di cicli di sbrinamento, un comune svantaggio nelle pompe di calore convenzionali.
Il sistema funziona efficacemente da -57°F a 131°F, stabilendo nuovi standard di settore in un mercato previsto di raggiungere i 148 miliardi di dollari entro il 2030. La linea di prodotti AetherLux includerà tre modelli, con il Modello Pro che presenta la tecnologia ZeroFrost. Le caratteristiche principali includono alta efficienza con un COP stimato di 3.0-3.5 a -57°F, ottimizzazione guidata dall'AI e conformità al refrigerante R32 con le normative del Clean Air Act del 2025.
Saranno disponibili due varianti: l'Unità Performance (operante fino a -13°F) in unità da 18.000 e 36.000 BTU e l'Unità Pro con tecnologia ZeroFrost per condizioni estreme.
Worksport (NASDAQ: WKSP) anunció que su subsidiaria, Terravis Energy, ha revelado el revolucionario sistema de bomba de calor AetherLux™. El sistema cuenta con la tecnología propietaria ZeroFrost™ que elimina la necesidad de ciclos de descongelación, un inconveniente común en las bombas de calor convencionales.
El sistema opera efectivamente desde -57°F hasta 131°F, estableciendo nuevos estándares en un mercado que se proyecta alcanzará los 148 mil millones de dólares para 2030. La línea de productos AetherLux incluirá tres modelos, con el Modelo Pro que cuenta con la tecnología ZeroFrost. Las características clave incluyen alta eficiencia con un COP estimado de 3.0-3.5 a -57°F, optimización impulsada por AI y cumplimiento del refrigerante R32 con las regulaciones de la Ley de Aire Limpio de 2025.
Estarán disponibles dos variantes: la Unidad de Rendimiento (que opera hasta -13°F) en unidades de 18,000 y 36,000 BTU, y la Unidad Pro con tecnología ZeroFrost para condiciones extremas.
Worksport (NASDAQ: WKSP)는 그 자회사 Terravis Energy가 혁신적인 AetherLux™ 히트 펌프 시스템을 공개했다고 발표했습니다. 이 시스템은 기존 히트 펌프의 일반적인 단점인 제빙 사이클이 필요 없는 독점적인 ZeroFrost™ 기술를 특징으로 합니다.
이 시스템은 -57°F에서 131°F까지 효과적으로 작동하여 2030년까지 1,480억 달러에 달할 것으로 예상되는 시장에서 새로운 산업 기준을 설정합니다. AetherLux 제품 라인은 ZeroFrost 기술이 적용된 Pro 모델을 포함하여 세 가지 모델을 포함할 것입니다. 주요 특징으로는 -57°F에서 3.0-3.5의 추정 COP(성능 계수)와 AI 기반 최적화, 2025년 청정 공기법 규정을 준수하는 R32 냉매 등이 있습니다.
두 가지 변형이 제공됩니다: -13°F까지 작동하는 성능 유닛(18,000 및 36,000 BTU 단위로)과 극한 조건을 위한 ZeroFrost 기술을 갖춘 Pro 유닛입니다.
Worksport (NASDAQ: WKSP) a annoncé que sa filiale, Terravis Energy, a dévoilé le révolutionnaire système de pompe à chaleur AetherLux™. Ce système intègre la technologie propriétaire ZeroFrost™ qui élimine le besoin de cycles de dégivrage, un inconvénient courant dans les pompes à chaleur conventionnelles.
Le système fonctionne efficacement de -57°F à 131°F, établissant de nouvelles normes dans un marché qui devrait atteindre 148 milliards de dollars d'ici 2030. La ligne de produits AetherLux comprendra trois modèles, dont le modèle Pro qui présente la technologie ZeroFrost. Parmi les caractéristiques clés figurent une haute efficacité avec un COP estimé entre 3.0 et 3.5 à -57°F, une optimisation pilotée par l'IA, et la conformité au réglement sur le réfrigérant R32 de la Clean Air Act de 2025.
Deux variantes seront disponibles : l'unité Performance (fonctionnant jusqu'à -13°F) en unités de 18 000 et 36 000 BTU, et l'unité Pro avec la technologie ZeroFrost pour des conditions extrêmes.
Worksport (NASDAQ: WKSP) gab bekannt, dass ihre Tochtergesellschaft Terravis Energy das revolutionäre AetherLux™ Wärmepumpensystem vorgestellt hat. Das System verfügt über die proprietäre ZeroFrost™ Technologie, die die Notwendigkeit von Abtauzyklen, einem häufigen Nachteil herkömmlicher Wärmepumpen, eliminiert.
Das System funktioniert effektiv von -57°F bis 131°F und setzt neue Branchestandards in einem Markt, der bis 2030 voraussichtlich 148 Milliarden US-Dollar erreichen wird. Die Produktlinie AetherLux wird drei Modelle umfassen, wobei das Pro-Modell die ZeroFrost-Technologie aufweist. Zu den wichtigsten Merkmalen gehören hohe Effizienz mit einem geschätzten COP von 3.0-3.5 bei -57°F, KI-gesteuerte Optimierung und die Einhaltung des Kältemittels R32 mit den Vorschriften des Clean Air Act von 2025.
Es werden zwei Varianten verfügbar sein: die Performance-Einheit (betriebsbereit bis -13°F) in Einheiten von 18.000 und 36.000 BTU sowie die Pro-Einheit mit ZeroFrost-Technologie für extrem anspruchsvolle Bedingungen.
- Revolutionary ZeroFrost technology eliminates energy-draining defrost cycles
- Exceptional operating range from -57°F to 131°F, surpassing industry standards
- High efficiency with COP of 3.0-3.5 at -57°F and HSPF of 11.0-12.5
- Targeting large market opportunity projected to reach $148B by 2030 with 9.4% CAGR
- Product is still pre-commercial with no current revenue generation
- Actual performance metrics subject to real-world conditions
Insights
The unveiling of AetherLux represents a potentially transformative development in the heat pump market, with several compelling technological and market advantages:
The elimination of defrost cycles through ZeroFrost technology addresses a critical pain point in current heat pump systems. Traditional heat pumps suffer significant efficiency losses and increased energy consumption during defrost cycles, particularly in cold climates. By solving this fundamental limitation, AetherLux could capture market share in regions previously considered unsuitable for heat pump deployment.
The system's extreme temperature range (-57°F to 131°F) significantly exceeds current market standards, potentially opening new geographical markets. This is particularly relevant given global initiatives to phase out fossil fuel heating systems. The European Union alone aims to install 30 million heat pumps by 2030 and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act provides substantial incentives for heat pump adoption.
From a commercial perspective, the two-tier product strategy (standard AetherLux and Pro version) appears well-conceived to address different market segments and price points. The R32 refrigerant compliance with 2025 Clean Air Act regulations provides a competitive advantage as stricter environmental standards are implemented globally.
However, key considerations for investors include:
- Manufacturing capacity and scalability to meet potential demand
- Patent protection status of the ZeroFrost technology
- Component supply chain reliability
- Price positioning strategy in a competitive market
- Installation and maintenance infrastructure development
The technology's potential impact on Worksport's revenue stream could be substantial, given the projected 9.4% CAGR in the global heat pump market. The successful commercialization of AetherLux could significantly diversify Worksport's business model beyond its traditional automotive focus, potentially leading to higher valuation multiples typically associated with clean technology companies.
Groundbreaking System Successfully Operates From -57°F to 131°F, Eliminates Defrost Cycles, and Paves the Way for a New Era in Clean-Energy Efficiency
West Seneca, New York, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKSP) (“Worksport” or the “Company”), a U.S. based manufacturer and innovator of hybrid and clean energy solutions for the light truck, overlanding, and global consumer goods sectors, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Terravis Energy, a Colorado corporation (“TVE”), has achieved a major industry milestone with the unveiling of the revolutionary AetherLux™ heat pump system.
Heat pumps are an answer to inefficient and outdated heating sources. The AetherLux product line has achieved a significant technological advancement on existing heat pumps. Set to feature three high performing models, the Pro Model debuts TVE’s proprietary ZeroFrost™ technology, eliminating the need of Defrost Cycles, preventing a commonly known heat pump drawback, freezing. Tested to successfully work at temperatures as low as -57°F and as high as +131°F, AetherLux is expected to redefine performance standards in a global heat pump market projected to exceed
TVE’s ZeroFrost Technology: A Leap Beyond Defrost Cycles
AetherLux leverages ZeroFrost, an innovative TVE technology that eliminates the need for energy-draining defrost cycles. By preventing ice buildup, the system avoids thermal stress and minimizes wear on components—critical issues plaguing conventional heat pumps. This breakthrough extends the product’s operational lifespan and sustains efficient heating and cooling in extreme environments. Worksport believes the strength of this innovation redefines the HVAC market, and the ability to target billions of customers, world-wide. Worksport shares the global reveal below, along with more details.
- Defrost-Free Design: No auxiliary heating system is necessary, reducing costs and energy consumption.
- Extreme Temperatures: The TVE heat pump has been tested to work in temperatures believed to be unmatched by competitors, from -57°F to +131°F. The AetherLux Pro variant is expected to deliver robust home heating and cooling comfort, year-round. The targeted operating range is -50°F to +131°F, subject to real-world-conditions.
- High Efficiency: The TVE heat pump has an estimated COP of 3.0 to 3.5 at -57°F and an HSPF of 11.0 to 12.5, substantially cutting energy usage.
- AI-Driven Optimization: Intelligent software adapts operations in real time, ensuring peak efficiency under changing conditions.
- R32 Refrigerant: The TVE heat pump utilized a refrigerant that is compliant with the 2025 Clean Air Act regulations, aligning with evolving environmental standards. Heat pumps reduce the risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
“The AetherLux system has tested as the world’s first heat pump that does not freeze, even in extreme cold. There is no competition at -50°F,” said Lorenzo Rossi, CEO of Terravis Energy. “Currently, heat pumps can be extremely inefficient during cold weather, having to rely on supplementary heat sources during defrost cycles. Our innovation solves this drawback of current heat pump technology by eliminating the need altogether. Given the redesigned configuration and eco-compliant technology, we believe it will excel in both extreme and moderate climates, delivering a solution that should increase the speed of heat pump adoption, reduce climate impact, and save customers money on their energy bill.”
Global Reveal and Product Information:
Terravis Energy expects to offer two affordable variants of the AetherLux system:
- AetherLux (Performance Unit): Engineered for versatility, handling climates from hot to -13°F (-25°C) with optimized efficiency. Available in 18,000 and 36,000 BTU units, preorders, further details and pricing are coming soon.
- AetherLux Pro (Ultra-Performance Unit) – Built for every climate, featuring ZeroFrost™ technology, highly efficient, ensuring uninterrupted heat delivery even in the harshest winter conditions.
Investors, corporations, and global heat pump distributors interested in learning more about the AetherLux launch can visit: AetherLux Reveal Website. Reveal video also available, here
For inquiries, contact: info@terravis.com ; LinkedIn ; +1 (888) 554-8789 x128
Steven Rossi, CEO of Worksport, parent company to Terravis Energy, remarked: “Terravis’s breakthrough is the result of three years of cutting-edge R&D. We expect significant commercial interest, given the product’s virtually unheard-of performance metrics. Since Worksport shareholders also own Terravis shares, we believe this technology is an underrecognized asset within our Company. As Terravis moves toward commercialization, I’m tremendously excited about the impact on Worksport’s future.”
Learn more about Terravis’s Parent Company, Worksport Ltd (NASDAQ: WKSP): https://investors.worksport.com.
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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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