Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
Across the most recent 2 stories covering Hillcrest Energy Technologies — 100% neutral sentiment, averaging 5/10 impact.
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Validation Phase
Commencement of field testing and performance validation for industrial partners.
Prototype Delivery
Targeted completion and delivery of the ZVS PCS1000 prototype.
Commercialization Update
CEO Don Currie outlines the roadmap for market entry in investor interview.
Schedule Confirmation
Hillcrest confirms ZVS PCS1000 prototype development is on track.
Pilot Programs
Expected commencement of field testing with Tier 1 automotive and grid partners.
R&D Validation
Completion of core ZVS algorithm testing and laboratory validation.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies CEO Don Currie has outlined the commercialization path for the company's Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) technology, a breakthrough in power conversion. The firm remains on track for its PCS1000 prototype in June 2026, targeting significant efficiency gains in electric vehicle and grid storage applications.
Source: tennesseedaily.com · californiatelegraph.com
Hillcrest Energy Technologies has reaffirmed its development timeline for the ZVS PCS1000, a high-efficiency power conversion system prototype slated for June 2026. The technology leverages Zero Voltage Switching to significantly reduce energy loss and heat in power electronics for grid and industrial applications.
Source: hawaiitelegraph.com · finanznachrichten.de
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