NORTH LOGAN, Utah — The ASPIRE Engineering Research Center, headquartered at Utah State University, is inviting the public to its 2025 Open House — a celebration of breakthroughs in electrified transportation developed in Cache Valley.
The event will be from 6-8 p.m. July 17 at ASPIRE’s Electric Vehicle & Roadway Facility, located at 670 E. 1550 North, North Logan. Admission is free, and food and refreshments will be provided.
Walk-in presentations will begin at 6 and repeat at 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about cutting-edge technologies and engage directly with the experts leading Utah’s electrification efforts.
Event highlights include:
- Interactive Exhibits: Explore hands-on demonstrations of electric vehicles (EVs), eBikes, drones and more.
- Technology Demonstrations: See the world’s first 1 megawatt wireless charger for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, electric truck prototypes and roads that can charge vehicles as they drive.
- Behind-the-Scenes Access: Tour the EVR Test Track and discover how Utah is leading the nation in intelligent electrified transportation. Meet the Innovators: Connect with researchers, local industry representatives and the minds shaping the future of mobility.
- STEM Activities for All Ages: Participate in engaging STEM activities designed for children and adults alike and discover the science and engineering principles that make electrified transportation possible.
ASPIRE is the nation’s only National Science Foundation-sponsored Engineering Research Center of its kind, dedicated to developing advanced technologies for the wireless charging and smart grid management of electrified transportation systems.
The center integrates expertise across electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering, as well as economics, marketing and policy. ASPIRE’s mission is to catalyze practical transitions to widespread electrification, enhance quality of life and foster economic growth through innovation and workforce development.
In 2023, ASPIRE was designated the lead institution in defining a 30-year vision and strategic plan for Utah’s intelligent electrified transportation system. The center plays a key role in developing, implementing, and managing EV infrastructure projects and fostering strong partnerships across the EV charging ecosystem.
More information on the center can be found at aspire.usu.edu, and further details about Utah’s electrification efforts are available at UtahElectrification.com.
This family-friendly event is open to all and offers a unique opportunity to witness the technologies that are driving cleaner, smarter transportation in Utah and beyond.
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