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Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd
CNSX:HEAT
Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd is adapting to the accelerating global energy transition. Its goal is to become an early leader in the electrification of Canada and the world. From concept to commercialization, Hillcrest is investing in the development of energy solutions that will power the future. The Canadian clean technology company is working on two innovations in the EV space through a collaboration with Germany’s Systematec GmbH, a specialist engineering developer and component designer to major EV and electrical equipment manufacturers.
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Hillcrest Energy Technologies gets new CFO in Samuel Yik
Yik has more than 25 years of public company experience in industrial sectors including natural resources, technology and transportation
Hillcrest Energy Technologies closes temporary warrant exercise program and first tranche of its non-brokered private placement
Under the warrant program, the company said it received written commitments to exercise 3,750,000 of the eligible warrants, resulting in 4,500,000 common shares being issued with gross proceeds of $450,000
Hillcrest partners with Tier 1 automotive supplier; says its inverter technology to underpin future product
Hillcrest and the supplier will collaborate to integrate an optimized version of Hillcrest's 250-kilowatt, 800-Volt inverter into a future powertrain system
Hillcrest Energy Technologies inks MOU with Hercules Electric Mobility to build electric powertrain for e-mobility products
“This approach allows us both to adapt to customer needs, integrate the latest technologies into our products, and improve speed to market,” Hillcrest Energy Technologies CEO Don Currie said
Hillcrest Energy Technologies appoints James Bolen as its chief commercialization officer; provides product and financing updates
“James’ extensive knowledge, experience and network will continue to be instrumental in the successful commercialization of our technologies,” Hillcrest Energy Technologies CEO Don Currie said
Hillcrest soft-switching technology leads to smaller, lighter inverters and better power quality
A new white paper demonstrates the value of Hillcrest's soft-switching technology on improving power density through the reduction of capacitor and overall inverter size
Hillcrest Energy Technologies remains on track to deliver commercial prototypes of electric vehicle inverter to customers by 4Q
Hillcrest Energy Technologies said it had faced and resolved issues typical with developing new technologies such as its inverter technology, among these high-frequency ringing in the power modules – a challenge often faced when operating a
Hillcrest Energy Technologies demonstrates effencies of its traction inverter
"These test results represent another milestone on the pathway to commercialization of our traction inverter," said Don Currie, CEO of Hillcrest Energy Technologies
Hillcrest Energy Technologies ceases oil and gas operations at West Hazel field; completes exit from fossil fuel business
"The oil and gas assets were in direct public conflict with the direction the company is pursuing, requiring the assets to either be sold or remediated," Hillcrest CEO Don Currie said
Hillcrest Energy Technologies says its power inverter technology will be a 'true game changer' for EVs
“Our clean-energy technologies specifically target efficiencies in electric machines and can be deployed to maximize performance across a wide variety of applications," the company's CEO Don Currie said
Hillcrest Energy Technologies files patent application for simplified onboard EV charging solution
The company said initial proof-of-concept lab testing confirmed the ability of the enhanced powertrain solution to provide universal, backward compatible, bidirectional charging capabilities
Hillcrest Energy Technologies adds experienced tech CEO to its board
Michael Moskowitz is the CEO and a founding partner of NorthStar Gaming
Hillcrest Energy Technologies publishes first white paper showcasing the efficiency of its silicon carbide inverter technology
In the paper, Hillcrest said that it has confirmed inverter efficiency of over 99% and significantly improved drivetrain system efficiency at switching frequencies up to 60 kHz
Hillcrest says its high-efficiency inverter allows ‘impressive’ improvement in electric motor efficiency
The Canadian clean technology company said test results confirm the ability of Hillcrest inverter technology to “improve electric motor efficiency when using high switching frequencies”
Hillcrest Energy says its traction inverter underpins its broader technology platform with multiple applications
"As technology-forward experts, we are uniquely positioned to execute to our vision and deliver high-efficiency inverter solutions that have the potential to revolutionize global electrification," the company's chief technology officer Ari
Hillcrest Energy reveals design specifications for first High Efficiency Inverter (HEI) commercial prototype
The HEI is a new class of inverter technology that solves many common challenges faced by today's electrical vehicle powertrains
Hillcrest Energy announces the addition of James Bolen as commercialization consultant
Bolen will leverage decades of international experience and relationships across the energy and automotive sectors to drive adoption of Hillcrest's Silicon Carbide High Efficiency Inverter technology and additional technologies currently in
Hillcrest Energy Technologies to concentrate on developing wholly-owned IP for green energy industries; terminates license agreement with Oropass
“Moving forward, Hillcrest will develop and commercialize Hillcrest wholly-owned IP and technology, moving away from being a licensee or agent for other technologies,” the company said in a statement
Hillcrest Energy Technologies closes its C$3.6M oversubscribed private placement
The company said the funds raised will be used towards the development and commercialization of its clean energy technologies
Hillcrest Energy names former DaimlerChrysler executive Dr. Heinz-Georg Burghoff as commercialization consultant
He will help drive European market access and business expansion, working with EV and automotive OEMs as the company advances its Silicon Carbide High Efficiency Inverter technology
Hillcrest Energy Technologies raises nearly C$2.9M after closing the first tranche of its private placement
The company said all funds raised will be used towards the development and commercialization of its clean energy technologies
Hillcrest Energy says Mercer Street Global Opportunity Fund to invest an additional $1,5M in the company via a non-brokered equity private placement
Don Currie, Hillcrest Energy CEO commented: “With this financing, we will focus on our path towards commercialization of our HEI and future technologies. Hillcrest and our partners have a long-term vision and are thankful Mercer Street supp
Hillcrest achieves technical proof-of-concept for high efficiency inverter
It said the latest testing results confirm electro-technical proof of concept for the SiC HEI as the most efficient inverter of its type, with the ability to significantly increase power density and reduce cost, size and weight for future e
Hillcrest Energy announces breakthrough results of its high efficiency inverter, demonstrates ability to eliminate switching losses
The testing parameters for the first PoC inverter ranged from 470V to 870V, with a tripling of frequencies from 20kHz to 60kHz at each voltage level
Hillcrest Energy expects to have proof-of-concept of its next-generation High Efficiency Inverter by end of 4Q
The company said that testing of the first Proof of Concept prototype is well underway in its Vancouver lab facility and in Systematec’s lab in Germany
Hillcrest Energy Technologies welcomes two new executives to aid in business evolution
“We are thrilled to welcome Raj and Jamie to the Hillcrest senior management team,” Don Currie, CEO of Hillcrest Energy Technologies said in the press release
Hillcrest Energy accelerates development of its next-generation High Efficiency Inverter (HEI)
The company's expedited development efforts are expected to result in its HEI technology being ready for Proof of Concept testing in 4Q 2021
Hillcrest Energy introduces first tech development initiative to radically boost performance of future electric systems
It said the technology would also be used for other e-mobility and motorized applications, as well as charging stations and power generation systems.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies secures Vancouver-based testing facility for electric vehicle-related product development
Working with Germany's Systematec GmbH, Hillcrest said that the team was “quickly advancing” towards proof of concept status
Hillcrest Energy Technologies appoints Panasonic North America chief Michael Moskowitz as a strategic advisor
Moskowitz is expected to collaborate with Hillcrest internal leadership to help fine-tune the company's go-to-market strategy, expand industry relationships and guide opportunities that foster overall business growth
Hillcrest Energy Technologies appoints David Farrell as a strategic advisor to help guide innovation mapping and drive business expansion effort
The company noted that Farrell brings over 25 years of corporate and investment banking industry experience, having successfully negotiated, orchestrated and closed more than US$25 billion worth of M&A and structured financing transactions
Hillcrest Energy Technologies inks Memorandum of Intent for a stake in a British Columbia electric vehicle equipment supplier
Hillcrest said it is working towards a definitive agreement to take an initial 30% equity interest in privately-held EV Deal Co, which provides electric vehilce charging stations and software solutions
Hillcrest Energy signs 5-year technology collaboration agreement with German engineering leader Systematec
Teams on both continents will jointly manage engineering activities to leverage Hillcrest's electric machine control software and develop high-value power electronics and electromechanical intellectual property and technology for commercial
Hillcrest Energy Technologies ties up C$5M equity facility agreement with Mercer Street
The company said it has received a first tranche of C$2.24 million from Mercer which shares the firm’s vision of being a “leading catalyst” in the transition to clean energy
Hillcrest Petroleum rebranding as Hillcrest Energy Technologies as it transitions from fossil fuels to clean tech innovation and IP development
CEO Don Currie: 'Building shareholder value by owning, developing and optimizing clean energy technologies is an absolute priority'
Hillcrest Petroleum announces acquisition of ANIGO Technologies Inc., a privately-owned developer of proven electric machine control software IP
ANIGO's software IP, specifically designed for use with electric motors, electric generators and other integrated power systems, has the potential to greatly enhance the performance of any application requiring precise control of rotating e