Battery-Electric Trains Stadler FLIRT: The Utah Legislature made an appropriation to ASPIRE to partner with the Swiss company Stadler to develop and build a battery-powered
ASPIRE received a grant from the Department of Energy to develop a plan for multi-modal electrification along the Wasatch Front. The project will deliver a 20-year medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle (MHD ZEV) infrastructure deployment plan — benefitting the communities that experience the most impacts from freight emissions.
UTA announced the expansion of the S-Li ne service in Sugar House. The project extends the line to Highland Drive to support economic development and serve the growing population.
UTA received Federal Transit Administration funding to upgrade TRAX light-rail service with 20 new low-floor light rail vehicles that enhance accessibility and improve efficiency.
UTA’s Central Depot District Garage, or Depot District, was opened in May 2023. It was uniquely designed as a one-stop shop to accommodate alternative fuel and clean-air transit vehicles. Depot District also houses a fleet of 47 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. In addition to administrative offices and UTA tech center, the depot features charging stations for 24 of its e-buses, diesel refueling, outdoor bus parking under modern canopies, and a bus wash.
After two decades of planning, UTA successfully launched its second rapid transit system — the Ogden Express (OGX) — in August 2023. This innovative system features 11 electric buses that connect the Ogden FrontRunner station with Weber State University. Thanks to a federal grant, OGX is fare free for the first three years.
UTA launched an all-electric fleet of 10 Ford E-transit vans to provide UTA’s On-Demand service in Tooele County. The service provides enhanced coverage, access, and flexibility for riders while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 2.7 metric tons in the initial months of operation.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $16.2 million to High Valley Transit in Summit County to purchase 10 electric buses and upgrade its charging infrastructure.
June 2024 • The Utah Legislature funded development of the first battery-electric passenger train in the U.S. in partnership with ASPIRE, headquartered at Utah State
Rocky Mountain Power partnered with ABB, ASPIRE, Idaho National Lab, and Proterra to develop a scalable, secure, and resilient eMosaic platform to provide localized and bulk grid services and smart charge management by field deploying, validating, and demonstrating the platform. It provides a combined view of multiple charging sites, levels, and types to form a full picture of EV charging for utility informed smart charging management.
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