VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hillcrest Energy Technologies (CSE: HEAT) (OTCQB: HLRTF), a clean technology company developing transformative power conversion technologies and control system solutions for next-generation electric vehicles and electrical systems, today announced the retention of IMS Investor Relations ("IMS") effective October 1, 2022. IMS will provide capital markets consulting, corporate communications and strategic investor outreach.

"Hillcrest's highly adaptive power conversion technology is at an exciting stage of growth and development, evidenced in part by our two recent strategic partnerships including a global Tier 1 automotive supplier," said Don Currie, Chief Executive Officer of Hillcrest. "IMS is a respected firm with proven sector experience, and we look forward to working with their team to continue to bolster our investor communications."

John Nesbett, Founder and President of IMS Investor Relations, commented, "The global EV inverter market is projected to grow at a 23% CAGR as we see increased adoption of electric vehicles. Hillcrest believes it is the first company to successfully develop an inverter technology that deploys Zero Voltage Switching, or soft switching which offers improved efficiency and has the potential to re-shape the power inverter market. The recent partnership with a global Tier 1 is a meaningful endorsement of their technology and strategy. We are delighted to be partnering with a company that boasts such an impressive team and look forward to collaborating with Hillcrest to shed light on their value to investors."

IMS will work closely with Hillcrest management to develop and deploy a strategic capital markets program. Initiatives are expected to include but are not limited to: refining overall company and investment-oriented messaging, ongoing strategic advice and arranging introductions to investors and analysts in the financial community.

About IMS Investor Relations

IMS Investor Relations () helps small to mid-sized public companies ensure their public listing is a vital strategic asset with a credible and resonating brand, aligned shareholders and a valuation reflective of the long-term value of the business. IMS was founded to shine a much-needed light on microcap to mid-cap companies, a sector that is often misunderstood, underfollowed and undervalued by Wall Street. The firm's vast expertise in this space, trusted reputation and extensive relationships with analysts, institutional investors, family offices and brokers, opens doors often kept closed to others. IMS prides itself on its longstanding client relationships due to its ability to understand its clients' needs and its agility in addressing the challenges of today's ever evolving financial landscape.

About Hillcrest Energy Technologies

Hillcrest Energy Technologies is a clean technology company developing high-value, high-performance power conversion technologies and digital control systems for next-generation powertrains and grid-connected renewable energy systems. From concept to commercialization, Hillcrest is investing in the development of energy solutions that will power a more sustainable and electrified future. Hillcrest is publicly traded on the CSE under the symbol "HEAT," on the OTCQB Venture Market as "HLRTF". For more information, please visit: 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Investor Relations
Don Currie
info@hillcrestenergy.tech
O: +1 604-609-0006
Toll-free: 1-855-609-0006

Or

Walter Frank/Jennifer Belodeau
IMS Investor Relations
hillcrest@imsinvestorrelations.com
+1 203-972-9200

Public Relations
Scott Worden
sworden@lambert.com
O: +1 313-309-9500

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