AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGM Battery Strategy: GM may drop EV plans for cheaper LFP chemistry and instead lean harder on lithium manganese-rich (LMR), with LFP production shifting to grid storage—another sign automakers are retooling for cost and energy-density tradeoffs. Auto Supply Chain: Ford’s aluminum supplier Novelis restarted its Oswego hot mill after last fall’s fires, a key step toward stabilizing F-Series production. EV-to-Grid Push: GM also continues expanding vehicle-to-grid and energy-storage ambitions, aiming to turn EVs into grid assets as data-center power demand grows. Data Centers & Power: Oracle’s big capex surge (and plans for more) and Amazon’s proposed Indiana data center highlight how quickly AI infrastructure is colliding with local energy costs and grid constraints. Michigan Energy & Storms: Severe storms knocked out power for 100,000+ Consumers Energy customers in Mid-Michigan, with more weather expected. Local Governance & Funding: Detroit lost a court fight over the Census Bureau’s county cap rule, which officials say has systematically undercounted the city. Consumer Watch: Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns homeowners to vet contractors and resist high-pressure home-improvement offers. Community & Jobs: Habitat’s First Annual Pride Build in Marquette County targets affordable housing with volunteer build days June 19-20.
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