James Bolen, the Chief Commercialization Officer of Hillcrest Energy Technologies, shared significant news with Steve Darling from Proactive regarding a significant milestone for the company's ZVS-enabled power modules. This development positions Hillcrest Energy Technologies to explore potential new revenue streams. Bolen explained that power modules play a crucial role in driving the power-switching functions of inverters.
Packaging silicon carbide dies into a module enhances manufacturability, offers better thermal control, increases power density and reliability, and leads to significant cost savings compared to using individual components. Hillcrest's next-generation electric vehicle (EV) inverter incorporates the new ZVS-enabled power modules, delivering a substantial increase in power level and power density. This design is optimized for high-volume manufacturing, particularly in industries such as automotive. Currently, the next-generation EV inverter is undergoing testing and demonstration programs with various potential customers and partners.
Beyond their use in Hillcrest's EV inverter, these ZVS-enabled power modules open new opportunities for standalone sales, offering the potential for additional revenue streams. In summary, Hillcrest Energy Technologies' achievement in developing ZVS-enabled power modules represents a significant milestone for the company, positioning it to explore new revenue opportunities in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle and inverter industries.