AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHydrogen & Utah Industry: Andy Green and JCB’s Hydromax set a new hydrogen land-speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats, averaging 406.320 mph (653.909 kph) in a hydrogen-combustion car that emits water at the tailpipe—another signal that Utah remains a proving ground for next-gen energy tech. Water & Governance: Utah added four new members to its Colorado River Authority board as the state pushes to defend its Colorado River allotment amid post-2026 planning tensions and looming operating-rule fights. Rail & Growth: Utah’s FrontRunner 2X project moved into final design for nearly $1.3B in federal funding, aiming for double-tracking, a new Point of the Mountain station, and hybrid-electric trains to boost frequency. Outdoor & Skills Pipeline: Mountain Equipment named Elliott Nolan as Rocky Mountain sales rep, while Council High School’s Ag Mechanics program received a Milwaukee tool kit grant to strengthen hands-on trades training. Food Safety: Whole Foods recalled jalapeño-containing products tied to a salmonella outbreak, underscoring supply-chain risk for Utah-area shoppers and retailers. Tech & Privacy: A Utah-focused debate continues over surveillance tech like automatic license plate readers, as privacy concerns collide with public-safety use.
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