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Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd. (OTCQB: HLRTF) generates news primarily around the development and commercialization of its proprietary Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) power conversion technology. As a Canadian clean technology company focused on advanced power electronics for electric vehicles, grid-connected renewable energy systems, energy storage, data centers, and marine applications, Hillcrest’s announcements provide insight into how its technology is progressing from concept to market-ready solutions.
News updates frequently cover technology milestones, such as efficiency results from traction inverter and power factor correction (PFC) prototypes, completion of evaluation phases with a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, and publication of technical white papers on ZVS-optimized components like AC filter inductors. These items highlight how ZVS is being validated in real-world automotive and grid-connected environments.
Investors and industry followers can also expect commercialization and partnership news. Hillcrest regularly reports on collaborations with organizations including Systematec GmbH in Germany, Ocean Batteries AS in marine electrification, Pasqua First Nation and Apeiron Resources Ltd. for Canadian commercialization and potential manufacturing, and Energy Plug Technologies Corp. for aerospace and defense applications. Updates on joint development agreements, memoranda of understanding, and distribution discussions illustrate how the company aims to monetize its technology.
Additional coverage includes strategic initiatives and organizational developments, such as the establishment of Centers of Excellence in Vancouver and Germany, leadership changes and new executive appointments, and financing activities that support product development and market entry. For readers tracking HLRTF, this news feed offers a centralized view of Hillcrest’s technical progress, strategic direction, and evolving role in electrification and clean energy markets.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTC:HLRTF) closed a Shares for Debt Offering on April 6, 2026, issuing 2,912,731 Units at $0.18 per Unit to settle $524,299.17 of previously accrued debt.
Each Unit includes one common share and one warrant exercisable at $0.20 for 12 months. $116,899.17 of the debt settled related to fees owed to four directors; the company relied on MI 61-101 exemptions. All securities carry a statutory four-month-and-one-day hold and are not registered in the United States.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF) updated its Shares for Debt Offering, increasing the offering size from $500,000 to $550,000 at $0.18 per Unit. Each Unit includes one common share and one warrant exercisable at $0.20 for 12 months. Up to $140,000 may settle director fees. Securities carry a statutory hold period of four months and one day and are not registered for U.S. resale.
Hillcrest (OTC:HLRTF) will attend APEC 2026 March 22-26 in San Antonio; VP Engineering Dr. Emanuel Serban will present on March 25 about bidirectional converters for microgrids.
The company also announced a Shares for Debt Offering of Units at $0.18 per Unit for up to $500,000; each Unit includes one share and one warrant exercisable at $0.20 for 12 months. Securities carry a statutory hold period of four months and one day and are not registered for sale in the United States.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB:HLRTF) released an investor interview (March 19, 2026) with CEO Don Currie detailing the firm's proprietary Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) platform and commercialization progress. The company described ZVS advantages for EVs, data centers, and renewables, and outlined demonstrations for the PCS1000 200 kW, 1000V inverter targeting >99% peak conversion efficiency and on schedule for June 2026.
The discussion covered validation work with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, compatibility with 800V DC data center architectures, and near-term customer/partner demonstrations.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB:HLRTF) confirmed its ZVS PCS1000 200 kW, 1000V inverter prototype remains on track for customer and partner demonstrations in June 2026 at facilities in Vancouver and Germany.
The PCS1000 targets >99% peak conversion efficiency, lower EMI, compact passives, modular scaling to 1.2 MW, OCP 800V data center alignment, and design compatibility with UL1741 grid‑interconnect requirements. The demonstration program has generated interest and active discussions with prospective customers across data center, energy storage and grid applications.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) operationalized CleanPath Distribution Inc in March 2026, an Indigenous-led Canadian corporation with Pasqua First Nation #79 holding 51% and Apeiron and Hillcrest each holding 24.5%. CleanPath will pursue government and other funding to commercialize Hillcrest's ZVS power conversion technology in Canada.
Hillcrest retains full ownership of ZVS intellectual property and leads technology development, manufacturing execution, and product certification. Two prototypes are in development targeting customer demonstration in Q2 2026.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF, CSE: HEAT) engaged Empire Market Ventures as an investor relations consultant and agreed to pay $100,000 USD for services from March 2, 2026 through June 2, 2026. CEO Don Currie will present live at the Clean Energy & Renewables Virtual Investor Conference on March 5, 2026. The company also granted 790,000 restricted share units (RSUs) to consultants that vest on performance and are subject to a four-month hold under exchange policy.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) appointed Otmar Bitsche as Vice President of European Business Development effective February 19, 2026. Bitsche retired from Porsche in December 2025 after leading e-mobility since 2012 and brings 30+ years in EV powertrains, battery systems, and fast charging.
Hillcrest reports its ZVS traction inverter reached 99.7% peak efficiency and >99% efficiency across 90% of the operating range in OEM testing, and says 2025 validation testing produced advanced commercial discussions with multiple global entities.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) executed an MOU on January 30, 2026 to jointly develop customized Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) inverter solutions for advanced materials processing and industrial applications.
The company highlighted its 200kW PCS1000 prototype, ZVS efficiency exceeding 99%, a planned demonstration in Q2 2026, and target markets with combined addressable value above US$180 billion by 2030.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) engaged Martin City Studios, LLC under an investor relations agreement dated January 28, 2026. The Consultant will deliver pre-recorded interviews and distribution across radio and digital financial platforms from January 29, 2026 through July 29, 2026.
The Company agreed to pay $6,000 USD for the Services, performed by Ellis Martin and conducted at the Company's direction.