AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCarbon & Energy Reality Check: A Swedish study using 10,000 EV battery tests (2022–2026) finds which brands hold battery health best over time, with Kia and Hyundai leading and Tesla mid-pack—useful for buyers trying to separate marketing from performance. Critical Raw Materials: A new analysis says EU imports of phosphate rock from Russia rose in value in H1 2026, keeping Russia at about a third of EU spending—another reminder that food security depends on reducing strategic supply risks. AI, Drones & Airspace Safety: Copenhagen firm Skypuzzler is pitching a drone deconfliction system for the growing UAV traffic problem, aiming to prevent conflicts without extra drone hardware. Data Centers’ Power Demand: BloombergNEF forecasts US data-center electricity demand could nearly double again to 194 GW by the next decade, with AI driving much of the growth. Sweden in Offshore Wind: Sweden permits two offshore wind farms but blocks 11 others over defense concerns, showing how security reviews are reshaping the clean-energy pipeline. Indigenous Climate Impacts: Reporting from Sápmi highlights Arctic warming hitting Sámi livelihoods fast, with shifting snow and ice affecting reindeer access to food.
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