AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAutonomous Mobility in Zurich: WeRide and Uber plan to launch commercial robotaxi services in the Greater Zurich Region later this year, working with Switzerland’s Federal Roads Office and scaling toward fully driverless operations as milestones are met. Climate Tech & CCS: Burckhardt Compression secured a milestone order for the first industrial-scale liquefied CO₂ carrier for the Northern Lights CCS project, a step toward scaling cross-border CO₂ transport. Data Centers Under Heat Stress: A new report warns 54% of global data centers sit in areas facing extreme heat or water scarcity, raising the risk of shutdowns from power and water limits. Privacy & Advertising in Switzerland: Google says it will use IP addresses for ad measurement and personalization across the EEA, UK and Switzerland from around 3 August 2026, triggering fresh privacy concerns. Swiss Climate Resilience Insurance: Zurich filed plans to expand commercial property coverage in California’s “distressed” wildfire areas under the state’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy. Heat & Water Quality Watch: Croatia’s bathing waters fell in EU rankings, while Swiss authorities warn of severe heatwave conditions. Energy Transition at Sea: Swiss engine maker WinGD completed successful ammonia-fuel engine testing for a bulk carrier, supporting low-carbon shipping scale-up.
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