WKSP - BMW XPENG and Worksport Switching Gears Forward
The EV revolution is happening with governments and automakers going full speed ahead to combat carbon emissions with all-electric vehicles. Many players joining forces in the attempt to win the race with the power of synergy. Even the almighty Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) knew better than going at it alone as it partnered with Panasonic Corporation (OTC: PCRFY) to form Prime Planet Energy & Solutions to develop batteries that can be used over and over again anytime, anywhere. In June, Renault SA (OTC: RNLSY) revealed it formed two major partnerships to specialize in the design and production of EV batteries. In March, Volkswagen (OTC: VWAGY) announced it aims to build several “gigafactories” in Europe by 2030. This week, we got a few more expansion updates.
BMW receives battery ‘fuel’
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (OTC: BMWYY) is also working on new concepts and ideas related to batteries. Its project BMW-UK-BEV that is centered around the development of a long-distance EV battery has been awarded $36.07 million in joint funding from the industry and the U.K. government. The U.K. is determined to stop selling new diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2030, the Oxford-based project is one of four to receive funding as new technologies that address range anxiety are crucial to wider EV adoption.
XPeng is is quadrupling capacity
The Chinese EV maker announced it will quadruple capacity as it signed an agreement with a Zhaoqing Smart EV Manufacturing Base expansion project that will boost capacity to 200,000 units annually from 100,000 units. The expansion will enable Xpeng Inc (NYSE: XPEV) to capture the anticipated increase in consumer demand for its smart EVs. In addition to Zhaoqing, XPeng is building manufacturing capacity in Guangzhou and Wuhan, which should enable it to make 400,000 EVs a year, four times what it produces today.
XPeng has delivered about 58,000 vehicles over the past 12 months, behind 76,000 vehicles from NIO Inc (NYSE: NIO) and 59,000 by Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ: LI).
All these three U.S.-listed Chinese EVs are expanding production to meet rising demand. Nio recently announced it will more than double its current production of 100,000 vehicles to 240,000 units a year. Li Auto raised more money in August selling stock in Hong Kong, part of which will commit to doubling capacity to 200,000 units a year.
Worksport announcing Pre-Order Date Solar Covers
Worksport moved into its new headquarters and 55,000 sqaure feet manufacturing facility. As its tonneau cover business continues to grow, Worksport Ltd (NASDAQ: WKSP) is getting ready for pre-production of its TerraVis solar-powered tonneau cover and its extension, the standalone COR battery system. The company also revealed it is expanding its EV ecosystem with a new product termed NPEV that aims to contribute to making transportation greener. Today Worksport announced its anticipated Pre-Order platform will go live on 21ste of September.
With a physical foundation and the right partners, as it joined forces with two EV players on two upcoming electric pickups, Worksport seems ready for the next chapter of its growth story that is bound to bring new technologies to the EV table.
These updates make it clear that capacity is expanding to meet rising EV demand. In July alone, EV sales grew about 200% YoY, and approximately 5% from June.
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