Introducing Daniel Ashby, a recent USU graduate working on wireless charging at ASPIRE. As electric vehicles are becoming more common, innovative strategies are being deployed to improve and accelerate charging infrastructure, including the development of the first 1-MW wireless vehicle chargers. Over the past two years, Ashby has been one of several student engineers at…
After years of hard work, collaboration, and education, ASPIRE has worked with Salt Lake City policymakers to create the first-of-their-kind permits to install a dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) system at the Utah Inland Port in Salt Lake City (SLC). This long and arduous process — as city officials were navigating new ground — was…
November 2-5, 2025 The 2025 ASPIRE Annual Meeting featured a collaboration across the center as we gathered to share groundbreaking research and technology, engage in meaningful discussions, and deepen the connections that bind the ASPIRE family. From our very first Innovation Challenge to showcasing the latest electrified transportation research, attendees across our 10-core campuses and…
On Saturday, October 25, ASPIRE students at Utah State University were able to put their mechanical engineering knowledge to test with smashing results. At the annual event, put on by USU’s American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) — including ASPIRE students Whitney Walpole and Seth Patterson — mechanical engineering students built trebuchets in teams and…
A mesmerizing interaction with ferrofluid, an awe-spiring chemical reaction, a chance to experiment driving an electric vehicle simulation — these can all spark interest in STEM-related careers as students discover the possibilities that exist in these fields. To foster these opportunities, the STEM Action Center organized the 2025 Utah STEM Fest on September 16-17, inviting…
As the leaves transform to oranges and yellows, the ASPIRE Electric Vehicle & Roadway facility (EVR) is decorated to match — with hard hats, cones, and construction zones. It’s a busy time of year with several exciting new installations, including ASPIRE hosting industry partners at the EVR driving testing of dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT)…
Dedicated to engaging with voices across the state, ASPIRE’s Utah Electrification Initiative staff and Industry Advisory Board members recently traveled to southeastern Utah to listen and learn from solution-based experts from the Southeastern Regional Development Agency (SERDA) in Price. This continued a series of conversations held with Associations of Government across the state, while also…
Meet Jackson Morgan, the Student Making EV Charging Smarter Student researchers are driving our electrification efforts forward. Through innovative projects and collaborations with ASPIRE’s industry partners across the state, these future engineers are gaining hands-on experience that transforms research into real-world solutions. Their work reaches beyond the classroom into multiple industries, preparing the next generation…
A vital component of our success at ASPIRE is our Industry & Innovation Ecosystem. Through this ever-expanding ecosystem, currently with a growing Industry and Innovation Board (IIB) membership, with 68 members and dozens more stakeholder partnerships, we’ve gained greater momentum as we shape the future of transportation. These members and partnerships contribute their expertise and…
ASPIRE has partnered with Kenworth Sales Company to upfit a Kenworth K270E Class 6 box truck with in-motion wireless charging. This truck is a part of the Utah Electrification Initiative and has been in the works since 2023. The initiative aims to identify and implement innovative electrification strategies in Utah — such as the viability…