AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSemiconductors: Infineon has produced functional silicon-carbide devices on 300mm wafers at its Villach plant, a step that could yield about 2.3 times more chips per wafer; the company has not set a commercial production timetable. Energy Storage: ContourGlobal is planning a 300MW battery project in Upper Austria, with commissioning expected in 2029 if permits are secured. Travel: flydubai plans to launch three weekly Dubai–Salzburg flights from December 12, adding a direct winter link for Austrian travellers. Climate and Health: Austria recorded more than 1,000 heat-related deaths in a single summer for the first time, highlighting the toll of extreme heat. Vienna Schools: The number of pupils struggling with German has fallen sharply, according to a recent report.
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