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- Rekor Joins ASPIRE’s Industry and Innovation Board
The ASPIRE Research Center is thrilled to announce Rekor Systems (“Rekor”) as the newest member of its Industry and Innovation Board (“IIB”). This partnership signifies a powerful alliance… Read more: Rekor Joins ASPIRE’s Industry and Innovation Board - Illinois Tollway Joins ASPIRE’s Industry and Innovation Board
The ASPIRE Research Center is proud to announce Illinois Tollway as the newest member of its Industry and Innovation Board (IIB). This strategic partnership is poised to place… Read more: Illinois Tollway Joins ASPIRE’s Industry and Innovation Board - ASPIRE Students Representing USU at IFEC 2025 Competition
A team of students and faculty from ASPIRE at Utah State University has been accepted to participate in the final event of the International Future Energy Challenge (IFEC),… Read more: ASPIRE Students Representing USU at IFEC 2025 Competition - April ’25 Market Intelligence
Copper Prices Rise as Tariffs are Mandated As of early 2025, tariffs have been more anticipated on being mandated on all importedgoods from China. With Trump now in… Read more: April ’25 Market Intelligence - Bridging the Skills Gap: ASPIRE’s Workforce Training for the Electrification Boom
With demand for electrification surging, ASPIRE is leading efforts to create pathways and train the next generation of workers needed to build and maintain cutting-edge transportation and energy… Read more: Bridging the Skills Gap: ASPIRE’s Workforce Training for the Electrification Boom - Breaking Down EV Costs: ASPIRE’s Game-Changing DWPT Tool
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… Read more: Breaking Down EV Costs: ASPIRE’s Game-Changing DWPT Tool - 2025 CERV Conference
February 9-12, 2025 The 2025 CERV Conference granted an opportunity for networking, investigating new technology, and increase general awareness and understanding of the global future of transportation electrification.… Read more: 2025 CERV Conference - New ASPIRE Nature Article Examines Environmental & Economic Benefits of Electrified Transportation in the U.S.
Salt Lake City, Utah, has been ranked among the world’s most polluted cities. Its geographical location — surrounded by mountains — often creates temperature inversions that trap pollutants… Read more: New ASPIRE Nature Article Examines Environmental & Economic Benefits of Electrified Transportation in the U.S. - DOE Announces $22M Award to ASPIRE & Partners to ‘Supercharge’ Utah’s Status as Regional Electrification Hub
The Department of Energy announced today ASPIRE’s $44 million SUPERCHARGE project will receive $22 million in DOE funding and $15 million in industry and utility investment, with additional… Read more: DOE Announces $22M Award to ASPIRE & Partners to ‘Supercharge’ Utah’s Status as Regional Electrification Hub - Jan ’25 Market Intelligence
Partnership in Motion: Rivian-Volkswagen Collaboration Drives Market Confidence In the race to develop next-generation, software-defined electric vehicles (EVs), car manufacturers are embracing a new strategy: collaboration. This trend… Read more: Jan ’25 Market Intelligence