Utah Intelligent Electrified Transportation

In a bold endeavor, Utahns are working together to develop an action plan for the electrification of our transportation system over the next 30 years in response to Senate Bill 125, passed by State Legislature in 2023.

As Utah prepares to host the 2034 Winter Olympic Games, the state has a unique opportunity to showcase this groundbreaking model to the world — a transportation system developed by Utahns, for Utah, and unlike anything else globally.

The success of this initiative depends on strong collaboration among local and regional communities, industry stakeholders, and government at all levels. Recognizing that electrification must reflect local needs, the plan embraces Utah’s diverse regions and encourages statewide participation. By working together, we can build a smarter, cleaner transportation future — and a higher quality of life for everyone across Utah.

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Empowering Utah’s Future

Access to transportation is essential to a high quality of life. Without reliable options, people face barriers to education, employment, healthcare, and recreation — all fundamental to personal fulfillment and well-being.

To address these challenges, the Utah Intelligent Electrified Transportation Action Plan outlines a bold, long-term vision. Structured around 10-year phasing cycles, the plan guides the design, funding, and construction of a highly reliable Electrified Transportation System (ETS). This system will intelligently communicate with traffic management networks and the electrical grid, setting a new standard for innovation and efficiency.

Market-Driven

8% of Utahns own EVs, and the number is steadily increasing, showcasing a growing need for EV infrastructure.

Beneficial

Enhancing infrastructure for electrification promises cleaner air, reduced transportation costs, and economic growth

Viable

This proven technology is effective and is being implemented both in Utah and other regions across the US.

Electrifying Mobility

From electrifying heavy-duty vehicles to strengthening the grid and creating new jobs, this initiative drives innovation and economic growth statewide.

Falcon 1 MW DWPT

This initiative introduces the world's first 1-megawatt wireless charging system tailored for heavy-duty electric trucks, notably the Kenworth T680 Class 8 semi, nicknamed "FALCON." The project is a collaborative effort involving key partners such as UPS, Voltera, Eaton, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with substantial support from the U.S. Department of Energy, which awarded $22 million to bolster Utah's role as a regional electrification hub .

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Stadler Electric Trainset

The Battery-electric FLIRT — a single-decker, lightweight train — will be the first passenger train in the U.S. to demonstrate electrified public transportation without overhead electric infrastructure, enabling emission-free travel and allowing for longer routes.

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Operation Gigawatt

Operation Gigawatt is Utah's statewide initiative, launched by Governor Spencer Cox and the Office of Energy Development, to double the state's power production over the next 10 years. The plan addresses increasing energy demand by expanding generation, improving transmission, supporting clean technologies like nuclear and geothermal, and investing in innovation.

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