AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoSolar + EV Innovation: Clemson University unveiled Deep Orange 17, a solar-integrated electric vehicle prototype with 1,781 photovoltaic cells that can generate surplus energy over a modeled 12-mile urban commute, including when parked—an “energy-positive” concept tested in Greenville, Frankfurt, Madrid and Mumbai. State Retail Savings: South Carolina’s 2026 Tax Free Weekend is underway Aug. 7-9, covering eligible school supplies, clothing/footwear, computers/technology and select bed/bath items, with shoppers expected to save millions in sales tax. Nuclear Fuel Research: Curio, NuScale Power and Framatome signed an MoU to evaluate how recovered materials from used nuclear fuel could feed future fuel and product streams, aiming to strengthen domestic and international supply chains. Bio/Health Watch: BioVie’s stock fell after Phase IIb Parkinson’s trial topline results for bezisterim, as investors reacted to the reported composite-measure outcomes. Local Environment & Climate: York County and the Lowcountry are linked to the spread of the invasive yellow-legged hornet into North Carolina, while Charleston continues to see record-warm overnight lows that raise heat-risk. Public Safety Tech: TSA Gold+ is set to bring private contractors to security checkpoints at Charleston International and two other airports starting in 2027, drawing criticism from aviation groups.
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