ASPIRE continues to build its ecosystem and create greater momentum with influential partnerships and high-impact events that are shaping the future of transportation. Recently, we welcomed several new members to the Industry and Innovation Board (IIB), bringing the total membership to 68, with additional prospective members in discussions with ASPIRE about possible partnerships. Our latest members — Illinois…
Welcome to our ASPIRE Student Newsletter! In this section we highlight students and their research, discuss events and student news, and provide a place to celebrate the successes of our students at ASPIRE! Congrats to Our Spring Graduates! Undergrads: Daniel Ashby, USU Kade Bushman, USU Taylor Anderson, USU Brett (Chase) Bruggeman, USU Seth Stock, USU…
ASPIRE continues to build momentum with influential partnerships and high-impact events that are shaping the future of transportation. This quarter, we welcomed new Industry and Innovation Board (IIB) members—including Laurel Group, ASI, CTE, and the Illinois Tollway—each bringing critical expertise in sustainability, infrastructure, and electrified mobility. From showcasing cutting-edge technology at the CERV Conference to…
Photo Courtesy: Kelsey Lefever Purdue University Highlights: Update on Purdue/INDOT Pilot Project Vehicle Assembly and Test: Over the last quarter, the Purdue research team has continued the development of key components of the receiver system that will be installed on the Cummins vehicle in Spring 2025. ASPIRE faculty/students are responsible for developing the dynamic power…
Inland Port 1MW FALCON: We have quite a few updates here! Our teams have been working hard to further plans and construction for the 1MW project. Metal skids were fabricated and installed on site. All conduit and wiring connecting the Sonnen control and battery cabinets is contained within the skids. The Sonnen battery pack system…
April ’25 Updates Project lead: Jennifer Ramos-Chavez, University of Texas at El Paso, & Brandon Allen, Purdue University Events: Purdue Road School Transportation Conference This year brought another exciting opportunity to host the 2025 Purdue Road School Transportation Conference and Expo. Hosted by ASPIRE’s team at Purdue University, this event was held on March 18-19…
April ’25 Updates Project Leads: Patrick Singleton, Utah State University, & Sivaranjani Seetharaman, Purdue University Events: Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting This January 5-9 was the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board, who convened in Washington, D.C. Representatives from ASPIRE attended and presented at this meeting designed to cover all modes of transportations, with…
April ’25 Updates Project leads: Khurram Afridi, Cornell University, & Marv Halling, Utah State University Events: Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting This January 5-9 was the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board, which convened in Washington, D.C. Representatives from ASPIRE attended and presented at this meeting designed to cover all modes of transportations, with…
April ’25 Updates Project leads: Hongjie Wang, Utah State University, & Scott Trimboli, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Events: International Battery Seminar in Orlando, FL The International Battery Seminar & Exhibit, which is longest-running annual battery event in the world, convened on March 17-20 in Orlando. At this year’s event, two of our faculty presented their…
There are many barriers preventing the large-scale implementation of electrified road technologies and the unknown of the total cost of ownership (TCO) is a big one. However, researchers at ASPIRE are working to lower the hurdle with a new and innovative cost modeling tool. The cutting-edge tool, developed by Adeeba Raheem, associate professor of civil…