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.
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 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
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.
US Adds Tencent, Tesla Supplier CATL To 'Chinese Military' Blacklist, Shares Tumble
Following the announcement, Tencent's shares dropped by 7.8% in Hong Kong, while CATL's stock saw a 6% decline in Shenzhen.
US blacklists Chinese battery giant CATL for China military links
The United States Department of Defence has added Chinese battery manufacturing giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) to its list of companies linked to China’s military.
Pentagon blacklists Chinese battery giant tied to Ford, Tesla
The Department of Defense added Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., or CATL, to a list of "Chinese military companies." The company is fighting the
How CATL’s addition to Chinese military-linked ntities list could impact Tesla’s battery Supply
The addition of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) to a Chinese military-linked entities list has thrust Tesla’s reliance on the Chinese battery giant into the spotlight. While the designation currently imposes no direct sanctions,
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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The Electric: China Wants to Block the West From Catching Up in Batteries
Less than two weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the U.S. and China have escalated their ...
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CATL powers a third of the world’s EVs and now it’s facing a US blacklisting
The world’s largest EV battery maker was designated as a “Chinese Military Company” on Monday by the US Defense ...
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Tesla and CATL: Navigating Tensions Amid U.S. Military Ties
Washington has added CATL to a list of firms linked to China's military, which could affect Tesla's dealings with it. Despite ...
China's SAIC to deepen cooperation with CATL on battery, overseas expansion
Chinese automaker SAIC said on Friday that it will deepen cooperation with electric vehicle battery giant CATL in areas including the battery after market for parts and components and overseas ...