Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd (CSE:HEAT, OTCQB:HLRTF) announced that its Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) traction inverter prototype is targeting enhance cost efficiency and a compact design for electric vehicle (EV) applications.
This inverter aims to achieve significant savings for EV manufacturers by optimizing the die area per kilowatt (kW), an indicator of how efficiently an inverter’s semiconductors are used, to just 3 mm²/kW.
The company noted that this has already surpassed industry projections for 2035 that many EV inverters will achieve a die area per kW below 4 mm².
This achievement reduces material use, lowers production costs, and enhances performance and lifespan of EV systems, Hillcrest highlighted.
Integrated with Silicon Carbide and Hillcrest's proprietary ZVS technology, the 350 kVA inverter also reduces electromagnetic interference, simplifying cooling and shielding requirements and further lowering costs for automakers looking for efficient and economical solutions.
"Our ZVS technology not only enhances efficiency but also enables substantial cost savings, underscoring Hillcrest's commitment to high-performance, cost-effective power electronics for EVs," Hillcrest CEO Don Currie commented.
“In many cases, cost savings and design are just as important as performance—a fact Hillcrest has listened to and delivered on with our ZVS innovation. By significantly reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and eliminating switching losses, our inverter offers manufacturers both a cost and design advantage in EV power systems."