Hillcrest begins dynamic load demonstration
by CM staff
Upon successful completion of this stage of demonstration testing, integration of the Hillcrest SiC inverter for full dynamic load testing is expected to take place at select customer facilities.
VANCOUVER — Hillcrest Energy Technologies, a clean technology company developing power conversion technologies and control system solutions for electrical systems, is preparing for dynamic load bench demonstrations of the Hillcrest SiC traction inverter at Systematec GmbH’s facility in Germany.
The company is currently completing the preparations to test Hillcrest’s 250-kilowatt, 800-volt SiC inverter with a motor of a European automotive OEM. The high-power bench testing will commence in April and is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter. This demonstration phase will measure the impact of Hillcrest’s ZVS technology on a dynamic load at much higher power levels than previously demonstrated.
“Three months into 2023, we’ve made strong progress towards the development and commercialization milestones we outlined for the year,” said James Bolen, Chief Commercialization Officer, Hillcrest Energy Technologies. “As anticipated, the second quarter is shaping up to be a pivotal time for the Company.”
Bolen continued, “Our inverter prototype continues to meet or exceed expectations in demonstration testing under partial load. These results provide the foundation for the next progressions in the testing process with customers who recognize the benefits of our ZVS technology.”
Upon successful completion of this stage of demonstration testing, integration of the Hillcrest SiC inverter for full dynamic load testing is expected to take place at select customer facilities. These demonstrations, as well as anticipated subsequent in-vehicle demonstrations, are the expected catalysts for negotiating definitive commercial agreements.
