AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoAutonomous Freight in Arizona: PepsiCo and Gatik are rolling out fully driverless Class 8 trucks across Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas, moving from testing to revenue routes on a fixed corridor. AI in Cardio-Oncology: Echo IQ says it’s partnering with Mayo Clinic Arizona to test an AI tool that predicts heart-failure risk in cancer patients using routine echocardiograms. Counter-Drone Test in Yuma: A U.S. task force trialed the SkyValor autonomous counter-UAS system at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, aiming to detect, track, identify, and defeat small drones at extended ranges. Solar Milestone: A new report says solar generated more electricity than coal in the U.S. for the first time, with May output hitting a record. Local Tech & Access: Ripple Fiber plans to expand 100% fiber service into Pima County, starting in Oro Valley and Sahuarita. STEM for Arizona Students: Arizona Talks is launching a Civic Action Network to grow speech and debate clubs at high schools statewide. Space & Science Notes: A “planet parade” is set for low western skies after sunset, and new research explores how Earth may have formed its early hydrogen and water.
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