Open House

ASPIRE Open House 2025

See how we build the future of electrified transportation right here in Utah!

The ASPIRE Research Center is opening its gates to the greater public on July 17th, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in a family-friendly event filled with interactive STEM exhibits and demonstrations of “world first” innovations developed right here, in the heart of Cache Valley. Utahns big and small are invited to visit ASPIRE’s state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle & Roadway (EVR) research facility on Utah State University’s Innovation Campus. Discover how ASPIRE is shaping the future of sustainable transportation through pioneering research, cross-disciplinary innovation, and cutting-edge technology – collaborating to advance statewide electrification efforts. Learn more at utahelectrification.com

Date & Time:
Thursday, July 17 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Exhibits & Highlights

  • Meet the innovators leading Utah’s electrification efforts – researchers, staff, students, and local industry representatives.
  • Learn about “world first” transportation innovations developed right here in Utah
  • Tour the EVR Test Track to see demonstrations of real-life inventions, including:
    • Roads that can charge vehicles as they drive
    • World’s first 1 Megawatt wireless charger for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
    • Electric truck prototypes
  • Test your skills with toy RC cars on a wireless charging track
  • Demo and learn about electrified transportation technologies:
    • Electric vehicles (EV)
    • eBikes
    • E-aviation applications
  • Join one of our walk-in presentations on the 2nd floor of the ASPIRE EVR starting at either 6:00 or 7:00 p.m.

Address:
ASPIRE Electric Vehicle & Roadway (EVR) Facility
670 East 1550 North Logan, UT 84341

Scan the QR code for the Google Maps location.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Light snacks provided. To ensure a positive and safe experience for all attendees, please:

  • Stay in Designated Areas: Follow event signage and staff instructions indicating which areas of our lab are open and how to interact with the exhibits.
  • Supervise Children: Parents and guardians are asked to kindly supervise their children at all times and prevent them from climbing equipment.
  • Have Fun: Bring questions and an appetite for tacos!

Don’t miss this opportunity to see firsthand how ASPIRE is powering the next generation of transportation.

What is ASPIRE?

Headquartered at Utah State University, ASPIRE is the nation’s only National Science Foundation-sponsored Engineering Research Center of its kind, developing cutting edge technologies for the wireless charging and smart grid management of electrified transportation systems. Our mission is to catalyze practical transitions to widespread electrification, enhance quality of life, and foster economic growth through innovation and workforce development. ASPIRE has demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and managing a range of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure projects and fostering strong partnerships across the EV charging ecosystem. The center integrates multidisciplinary expertise across electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering, as well as economics, marketing, and policy. In 2023, ASPIRE was designated the lead institution in defining a 30-year vision and action plan guiding the development of Utah’s intelligent electrified transportation system.

For inquiries, please contact the ASPIRE team at marcom@aggies.usu.edu or (435) 797.2455.