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Hillcrest Completes Design Concept for Next Generation EV Inverter and Provides Additional Shareholder Updates
Hillcrest's next generation EV inverter is optimized with the Company's own ZVS-enabled power mod...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Hillcrest Completes Design Concept for Next Generation EV Inverter and Provides Additional Shareholder UpdatesHillcrest's next generation EV inverter is optimized with the Company's own ZVS-enabled power moduleNew 350 kW SiC inverter designed for applications up to 1,000 VHillcrest to present at London Stock Exchange Investor Webinar this ThursdayVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 17, 2023) - Hillcrest Energy Technologies (CSE: HEAT) (OTCQB: HLRTF) (FSE: 7HIA) (\"Hillcrest\" or the \"Company\"), an innovative clean technology company, redefining power conversion technologies and advanced control system solutions, is pleased to announce the completion of the design concept for its next generation electric vehicle (EV) inverter. The new and improved EV inverter is optimized with Hillcrest's own Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS)-enabled power module. The enhanced version provides an additional 100 kW of energy compared to Hillcrest's previous prototype, leverages 350-kilowatt silicon carbide (SiC) technology and is designed for applications up to 1,000 volts (V).Hillcrest Next Generation EV Inverter Design ConceptTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/9722/173690_figure1.jpgBy incorporating this new inverter, EV manufacturers can expect even higher power density, better switching performance and improved electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The enhancements and benefits will enable EV manufacturers to further reduce vehicle weight and component costs, making EVs more efficient and affordable.James Bolen, Chief Commercialization Officer at Hillcrest, says: \"The first of its kind traction inverter is the result of Hillcrest's relentless innovation and expertise in power electronics design and control systems. We've optimized our next generation SiC traction inverter with our own ZVS-enabled power module. This will be the only fully Zero Voltage Switching EV inverter in the world, creating a wider competitive advantage for Hillcrest. We firmly believe that our new traction inverter, available for customer demonstrations in Q4, will be the most innovative and unique option available in the market.\"The traction inverter is a key component in an EV, as it converts the battery's direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC) to power the electric motors that drive t...