AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoEV Policy Clash: A new report says Trump is trying to roll back California’s EV momentum by targeting federal EV incentives and weakening the state’s authority to set stricter emissions rules—raising stakes for California’s 2045 carbon goals. Energy Storage Buildout: SEIA and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence report the U.S. added a record 6.7 GW of battery storage in Q2 2026, with California among the states commissioning major projects. Mining for the Energy Transition: An Oakland Institute analysis argues most demand for key minerals still comes from construction and conventional industry, not renewables and EVs—challenging the idea that mining growth is only about clean energy. AI Hardware Supply Chain: China’s MeiG Smart surged after announcing a JV with Xingyuan Optoelectronics to build optoelectronic devices for AI data centers, underscoring how fast AI supply chains are shifting. California Housing Costs: A Torrance HOA special assessment story highlights how condo owners can face sudden five-figure bills for major repairs like re-piping and elevator work. Tech & Security: A report claims a blacklisted Chinese firm kept supplying advanced AI chip tech to China via renamed California operations, fueling renewed scrutiny of export controls.
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