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The rail connection between Denmark and Germany currently being constructed across the Fehmarn Belt faces delays of several years, according to reports in both countries.

The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel project faces significant delays, pushing its expected opening beyond the original 2029 target. The main cause is the late readiness of the immersion vessel IVY, which is more than a year behind schedule and still awaiting full approval. Construction has also been slowed by seabed problems: parts of the trench were deeper or more unstable than anticipated, requiring extra geotechnical work. In addition, Germany’s connecting rail and road infrastructure is running several years late. Together, these issues have put the project timeline under pressure, and authorities now expect completion to slip into the early 2030s.

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has unveiled its groundbreaking Naxtra battery, marking a major leap in energy storage. At the core is CATL’s dual-power architecture, a system designed to seamlessly combine high-energy density with high-power output. This innovation enables electric vehicles to achieve both longer range and faster acceleration, addressing two of the industry’s biggest challenges. By pioneering the multi-power era, CATL sets a new benchmark for next-generation mobility, offering flexibility across performance, efficiency, and sustainability. The Naxtra breakthrough reinforces CATL’s leadership in global battery technology and paves the way for a smarter, cleaner energy future.

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Halted Ørsted Wind Project in the USA: A Major Renewable Energy Setback

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a stop-work order halting construction of the Revolution Wind offshore project, developed by Danish energy giant Ørsted, off the coasts of Rhode Island and Connecticut.

The $1.5-billion project, approximately 80 percent complete, had already seen 45 of 65 turbines installed. It was expected to power more than 350,000 homes across the two states by early next year.

The administration cited unspecified national security concerns, as well as the need to avoid interference with the United States' exclusive economic zones, high seas, and territorial waters, as the basis for the abrupt order.

Governors of both states—including Rhode Island’s Dan McKee and Connecticut’s Ned Lamont—vehemently condemned the decision, vowing to pursue every available legal avenue to overturn it .

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy denounced the move as politically motivated and tied…