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Dr. Heinz-Georg Burghoff Indications on as Commercialization Consultant to Drive Superior Effectiveness Inverter Adoption

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 14, 2021 /CNW/ – Hillcrest Vitality Systems (CSE: Warmth) (OTCQB: HLRTF) (FRA: 7HIA.F) (“Hillcrest” or the “Company”), a clean tech innovation and e-mobility improvement organization, is delighted to announce the addition of Dr. Heinz-Georg Burghoff as Commercialization Expert. Dr. Burghoff will support travel and oversee European current market entry and business enterprise expansion exercise, functioning EV and automotive OEMs as the Company innovations its Silicon Carbide Substantial Effectiveness Inverter (SiC HEI) know-how and over-all development strategy.

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Dr. Burghoff is an automotive enterprise and products method pro in vehicle electronics. Schooled and qualified as a scientific qualified in electric systems and utilized physics, Dr. Burghoff put in in excess of 20 many years with DaimlerChrysler AG, keeping a variety of administration positions in passenger vehicle growth, heading up electric powered/digital advancement for all passenger cars and trucks as very well as directing battery technological innovation and technique. He currently operates as an unbiased consultant, with substantial sector skills in solution progress and commercialization, financial and technological evaluation, and software implementation.

“We are developing a formidable workforce to guidance the continuing advancement and commercialization of our HEI know-how throughout key chance spots,” mentioned Don Currie, Hillcrest Vitality Systems CEO. “Dr. Burghoff has a storied track report of producing points take place, and carries business interactions that maintain significant impact and value. He will participate in a crucial function in ensuring Hillcrest successfully and competently innovations to commercialization with marketplace assistance.”

“I am amazed by the speed and significant progress remaining manufactured by Hillcrest and the possible of its HEI to have a significant and positive effect in the EV and renewable sectors,” extra Dr. Burghoff. “In particular, the means to remove switching losses and enhance switching frequencies devoid of rising temperatures is able of developing considerable competitive pros to companies and is well-positioned to be a disruptor in the sector. I have remarkable regard for what Harald, Ari and the complete workforce have completed, and I look ahead to becoming a member of the Hillcrest workforce.”

The newest testing success, announced on November 25, 2021, confirm electro-complex evidence of principle for the SiC HEI as just one of the most efficient inverters of its form, with the ability to considerably maximize electric power density and lessen charge, dimension and weight for foreseeable future electric car or truck and other e-mobility powertrains. Hillcrest carries on to enhance its subtle regulate devices to deliver higher efficiency stages for business demonstration prototypes.

About Hillcrest Energy Systems

Hillcrest Power Technologies is a clear tech innovation firm acquiring transformative energy conversion units and handle programs for subsequent-era powertrains and charging programs. The Organization is transitioning from the generation of fossil fuels from its West Hazel asset in Saskatchewan, to cleanse strength technologies that assist unlock efficiencies in electrification and increase general performance of electrical devices such as electric cars, motors and electrical generators. From principle to commercialization, Hillcrest is investing in the improvement of electrical power methods that will power the foreseeable future. Hillcrest is publicly traded on the CSE below the image “Heat”, on the OTCQB Venture Market place as “HLRTF” and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as “7HIA.F”.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Donald Currie
Main Govt Officer and Director

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