ERC Commences Real-World Testing of Its High Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions
Outcome/Accomplishment
The NSF-funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE), headquartered at Utah State University, is moving its newly developed high-powered vehicle charging technologies into real-world pilot testing.
Impact/Benefits
Charging station infrastructure must be inexpensive, safe, and reliable to facilitate widespread adoption of electric passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. ASPIRE aims to identify gaps in charging infrastructure having to do with both technology and equity, and to equip charging stations with wired and wireless solutions for faster charging.
Explanation/Background
In prior testing, ASPIRE’s battery-charging technology worked for a variety of vehicle sizes, from passenger cars to semi-trucks. The chargers have the option to connect to the grid at two different voltages.
ASPIRE is collaborating with industry partners to carry out the pilot testing.
Location
Logan, Utahwebsite
Start Year
Energy and Sustainability
Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Outcome/Accomplishment
The NSF-funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE), headquartered at Utah State University, is moving its newly developed high-powered vehicle charging technologies into real-world pilot testing.
Location
Logan, Utahwebsite
Start Year
Energy and Sustainability
Energy, Sustainability, and Infrastructure
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Impact/benefits
Charging station infrastructure must be inexpensive, safe, and reliable to facilitate widespread adoption of electric passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. ASPIRE aims to identify gaps in charging infrastructure having to do with both technology and equity, and to equip charging stations with wired and wireless solutions for faster charging.
Explanation/Background
In prior testing, ASPIRE’s battery-charging technology worked for a variety of vehicle sizes, from passenger cars to semi-trucks. The chargers have the option to connect to the grid at two different voltages.
ASPIRE is collaborating with industry partners to carry out the pilot testing.