AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoResearch & Innovation: Vanderbilt named Tejal Desai to lead a new innovation and technology institute, while a vast simulation of the universe’s first two billion years ran on the Frontier supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Clean Technology: Terawatt opened a 4.5-megawatt EV charging depot near Nashville International Airport for local autonomous fleets; a separate Tennessee River cleanup project is deploying a remotely operated rover to collect trash and help keep crews safe near dams. Industry: Japan’s Komatsu plans to buy Chattanooga-based Roadtec, Astec’s road-equipment business, for $75 million. STEM Education: TVA grants are expanding robotics opportunities at Williamson County schools. Nashville Growth: Oracle broke ground on its planned $4.5 billion East Bank headquarters, promising jobs and community investment.
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