AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEV Supply Chain: A Michigan plant has produced its first lithium iron phosphate battery cells, becoming the first U.S. facility to make the lower-cost chemistry for everyday electric cars. Energy Costs: State regulators approved a $139.2 million Consumers Energy natural-gas rate increase, with higher bills starting Nov. 1. Jobs: Michigan’s unemployment rate held at 5% in September, even as two Sterling Heights industrial businesses prepare to close and lay off more than 200 workers. Data Center Development: A proposed Google data center cleared a major hurdle after local officials approved it over protests, keeping the debate over investment and community concerns in focus.
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