Electric vehicle adoption is influenced by a variety of factors, which can also affect the charging habits of the EV users. One significant factor is the impact of a rural or urban settings on EV adoption and ownership. ASPIRE Researcher and Utah State University Associate Professor Patrick Singleton is investigating the characteristics of these contexts…
EV Market Overview The global electric vehicle (EV) market entered the first quarter of 2026 facing a more complex and competitive landscape after several years of rapid expansion. While long-term electrification trends remain intact, near-term growth has shown signs of moderation as automakers navigate shifting government policies, rising competition, and evolving consumer demand. Several manufacturers have begun…
Recently, the ASPIRE research team at Purdue University worked with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to successfully install a quarter-mile strip of dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) in the highway — infrastructure that allows vehicles to charge as they drive. Yet the research doesn’t stop there. With a community-focused approach, an ASPIRE team has surveyed and researched public perception of…
As the path to an electrified future expands with in-motion charging capabilities, allowing vehicles to charge as they drive down an electrified road, ASPIRE is leading the charge through research on these electrified roadways and implications — including the effect of temperature on the road. These wireless power transfer (WPT) systems generate heat waste that…
EV Market Overview The global electric vehicle (EV) market entered the first quarter of 2026 in a period of recalibration following a volatile second half of 2025. After years of rapid expansion supported by policy incentives and aggressive capital investment, the industry is shifting toward a more measured phase focused on profitability, operational efficiency, and…
Welcome to our ASPIRE Student Newsletter! Applications are now open for ASPIRE’s Council of Presidents leadership team and for the Spring 2026 Cohort trip! In this section we share upcoming events, celebrate student successes, and highlight their research and hard work. Check out our ASPIRE students’ most recent accomplishments! Upcoming Events Student Highlights: We’d like…
As wireless charging systems become a reality, rather than an aspiration of the future, ASPIRE researchers are finding ways to continually test and enhance these systems in order to improve their effectiveness. Ph.D. candidate Raquel Sarabia recently published her team’s research addressing the energy efficiency degradation in capacitive wireless power chargers installed in roadways. “We…
As electric vehicles are more widely adopted across the nation, ASPIRE researchers are finding ways to optimize EV charging and reduce costs for EV owners while also reducing the overall impact on the grid. Utah State University Ph.D. candidate Jackson Morgan was the first author on a new research publication that optimizes EV charging by…
After three years of working as a postdoctoral researcher and research associate, alongside an ASPIRE civil engineering team at Purdue University — including collaborating with Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering John Haddock and co-supervising Oscar Moncada’s master’s thesis — Pablo Orosa Iglesias has recently been promoted to Research Assistant Professor. “After several years working…
Theme for 2026: Convene | Connect | Collaborate In 2026, ASPIRE’s Innovation efforts are guided by a simple principle — Connect, Convene, Collaborate — bringing the right people together at the right time to turn shared challenges into coordinated action, accelerated learning, and real-world progress. What is the Innovation Ecosystem? ASPIRE’s Innovation Ecosystem is a…