AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEV & retail regulation: Delta’s SLIM 100 100 kW DC charger has received Germany’s Eichrecht calibration certification, aiming to support transparent, tamper-proof energy billing for compliant public charging. Supermarket expansion: Aldi is rolling out new UK stores, including a planned Rayleigh (Essex) opening, as part of a broader push to grow its site network. Auto demand pressure: BMW cut its 2026 outlook, citing a sharper China downturn and the Iran war’s hit to consumer sentiment and energy costs. Consumer health debate: A large study finds people who switch from cigarettes to e-cigarettes without quitting nicotine still face higher lung cancer risk, adding fuel to the harm-reduction argument. Media habits: A Reuters Institute report says social media and video platforms have overtaken traditional news sites/apps as the main news source for many people, with trust in news falling. Food & packaging policy: EU moves to curb plant-based meat branding terms like “steaks” and “bacon,” while Germany’s health ministers discussed extended producer responsibility impacts on medicine availability and prices.
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