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September 14, 2023

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Freya Pratty

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Lexie Yu

Battery manufacturer FREYR may have its roots in the wilds of northern Norway, but its future is across the pond, in America.

According to a statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week, its headquarters will move from Europe to the US. FREYR has already confirmed its next gigafactory will be in Coweta County, Georgia, rather than Norway. 

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Freyr's planned gigafactory in Georgia.
Freyr's planned gigafactory in Georgia.
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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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