Tesla, the Pentagon and EV

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 a “mistake”.
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.
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
CATL, the Chinese EV battery maker, said it was "not engaged in any military-related activities." CATL supplies Tesla, run by Trump ally Elon Musk. U.S. lawmakers had pushed the Pentagon throughout 2024 to add certain Chinese companies, including CATL, to the list.
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.
Pentagon blacklists Tencent, largest Chinese EV battery maker
The Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese firms to a list of companies that are prohibited from working with the Pentagon and defense industry due to their alleged ties with China’s
Tesla's Battery Supplier CATL And Tencent Added To List Of Companies With Ties To Chinese Military
The Pentagon recently added Tesla’s battery suppliers, Contemporary Amperex Technology, and Tencent to its list of companies with ties to the Chinese military. While the designation has minimal direct business impact,
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CATL’s Outsized Share of World’s EV Cell Market Highlights Risks
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