Pentagon, CATL and Chinese Military

CATL Added To Blacklisted Chinese Brands By Pentagon For Alleged Chinese Military Ties
CATL is licensing its battery technology to Ford for its planned $3.5 billion battery plant. News of CATL being added to the list slashed its market value by roughly $4.4 billion. CATL, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of EV batteries,
Ford’s CATL deal sparks controversy amid Pentagon blacklist
The U.S. Defense Department added CATL and Tencent Holdings, to its annual list of companies alleged to have ties to China's military.
Pentagon to blacklist Chinese EV battery maker that supplies Tesla, has deal with Ford
Ford has a licensing agreement to manufacture electric vehicle batteries with technology from a Chinese company that's under scrutiny at the Pentagon.
How CATL’s addition to Chinese military-linked ntities list could impact Tesla’s battery Supply
While the designation currently imposes no direct sanctions, it does intend to warn US companies about potential security risks in collaborating with firms.
World's Largest EV Battery Supplier Blacklisted By U.S. Department Of Defense
Other battery suppliers do exist, but CATL still holds the largest market share. Directly behind CATL is another Chinese supplier, BYD/FinDreams, which also doubles as an EV manufacturer. Korea-based LG Energy Solution sits as the third-largest supplier, while Panasonic, a Japanese-based electronics company, is the fourth-largest.
Tesla battery cell partner CATL threatens to sue Pentagon after landing on China ‘blacklist’
A key partner for Elon Musk’s Tesla is threatening to sue the U.S. government over the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist it from federal contracts, blasting it as a “mistake.”
Pentagon adds world’s largest EV battery maker to blacklist, posing problems for Tesla, Ford, and GM
The Pentagon's running list of companies with ties to the Chinese military now includes CATL, an integral partner to some U.S. automakers.
Pentagon stings Chinese EV battery maker whose tech Ford plans to use at Marshall plant
Ford is building a battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, and plans to license CATL technology to produce low-cost lithium-iron ...
How Washington's tag on China's CATL could affect Tesla
Washington's addition of CATL to a list of firms it says work with China's military could put Tesla founder Elon Musk in a ...
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CATL powers a third of the world’s EVs and now it’s facing a US blacklisting
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CATL’s Outsized Share of World’s EV Cell Market Highlights Risks
CATL’s market share in 2024 was about 37%, well ahead of Chinese rival BYD Co. at 17%, which considering it also makes cars, ...
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CATL Claims Its Bedrock Skateboard Chassis Is the World's First Ultra-Safe EV Architecture
CATL announced Bedrock, the world's first ultra-safe skateboard chassis, with Avatr being the first brand to use the new ...