AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFusion Energy: Tennessee-based Type One Energy raised $200 million to advance its planned fusion project at the former Bull Run power plant, with construction targeted by year-end. Advanced Nuclear: TVA secured a construction permit for what it calls the first U.S. commercial small modular reactor, adding momentum to Tennessee’s nuclear ambitions. AI Infrastructure: SpaceX is reportedly exploring up to $40 billion in borrowing for Nvidia chips; its Memphis Colossus data centers are already a major part of its AI computing business. Local Impact: Memphis residents and officials are clashing over proposed data centers, as concerns grow about their power demands and effects on nearby communities. Tennessee Research: Vanderbilt researchers found a heart-inflammation marker fell within two weeks in a small pilot study of Jardiance, while UTC professors received a grant to explore AI-enhanced student wellness services. Electric Vehicles: GM’s Spring Hill plant is preparing to make denser lithium-manganese-rich batteries, with the company targeting more than 400 miles of range.
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