[Freyr plans to build €1.6 billion gigafactory near the Arctic Circle]Norwegian battery maker Freyr plans to build a €1.6 billion Arctic Gigafactory with the help of €400 million in guarantees and loans from Norway's export credit agency Eksfin. Freyr expects the plant to be one of the largest and most efficient in Europe, with 50% lower capital expenditure per GWh of capacity and more than 200% higher output per employee than conventional lithium-ion plants. Editor/Xing Wentao
On June 24, 2026, the Shenzhen Jilian semi-solid lithium-ion battery project was officially signed in Xiajin County, Dezhou, Shandong Province. The enterprise holds independent semi-solid core technology, and its products are superior to traditional liquid lithium batteries in terms of safety and cycle life. The transformation cost is low and the landing speed is fast. Previously, in October 2025, the company had already landed a similar project in Qihe, Texas. After signing this contract, a coordinated layout was formed between the two places, further improving the local energy storage industry chain. Editor/Cheng Liting
The total number of China Europe freight trains operated in Henan has exceeded 19000. In 2026, the new channel will accelerate its implementation, and a cross-border logistics network with 29 overseas stations and 10 entry and exit ports has been built.Editor/Gao Xue