Welcome to our ASPIRE Student Newsletter! 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! Announcing our new ASPIRE Council of Presidents Congratulations to our new ASPIRE Council of Presidents! We are excited to see your efforts and accomplishments…
With the Industry & Innovation Day (IIB) on the horizon, ASPIRE’s forward-thinking, 70-member strong Industry & Innovation ecosystem continues to advance the future of electrified transportation. We’re excited to welcome Foundation Mechanics, a general contractor and professional services firm to the Industry & Innovation Board — adding to the innovative minds and expert experiences that…
Welcome to our ASPIRE Student Newsletter! 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! Register for the Innovation Challenge Also, all students are eligible to participate in the first-ever Innovation Challenge! This hackathon-style event prioritizes cross-disciplinary collaboration to…
“Through ASPIRE, I gained intimate knowledge of the various industries and stakeholders working together to achieve viable transportation electrification, their efforts, and their individual places in the ecosystem. This understanding supported me in seeing the transportation electrification mission from the Cummins’ vantage point, contributing ideas and outputs that support Cummins’ unique role in advancing this…
EV Market Overview The global EV market continues to expand, though growth has moderated compared to the rapid surge of 2021 to 2023. U.S. EV adoption is now above 12% of new vehicle sales, supported by federal tax credits, state-level incentives, and expanding charging infrastructure. However, consumer demand has cooled slightly in 2025 due to…
August ’25 Updates Project leads: Khurram Afridi, Cornell University, & Marv Halling, Utah State University Events: Wireless Power Technology Conference & Expo (WPTCE) Rome 2025 At the WPTCE in Rome this June 3-6, ASPIRE student Oscar Moncada presented his research, co-authored with Pablo Iglesias and ASPIRE faculty member John Haddock. Dionysios Aliprantis also represented ASPIRE…
Welcome to our ASPIRE Student Newsletter! 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! Event Highlights ASPIRE Innovation Trip On June 25, ASPIRE students from Utah State University attended an Industry & Innovation Trip, exploring four main sectors…
Welcome to our ASPIRE Student Newsletter! 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 Dates & Events: ASPIRE Council of Presidents Applications Open Just a reminder that ASPIRE is streamlining student leadership positions by combining the ASA…
Awards, Publications, and Successes Congrats to all of our students, faculty, and staff for their recent achievements over this past month! Here are a few to note: A big shoutout to Amanda Katz, who was named as a 2025-26 Fulbright Scholar. This prestigious, highly competitive international exchange program is administered by the U.S. Department of…
ASPIRE’s Industry & Innovation ecosystem remains strong and forward focused, with 69 engaged members continuing to shape the future of transportation through partnership, insight, and action. We’re excited to welcome CMHA as the newest addition to the Industry & Innovation Board — bringing unique perspective and energy to our growing network. As ASPIRE continues to…