The world's largest EV-battery maker was just added to a Pentagon blacklist. Here's what it means.
The Department of Defense on Monday added the battery giant CATL to its list of "Chinese military companies" operating in the United States.
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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.
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The Pentagon's running list of companies with ties to the Chinese military now includes CATL, an integral partner to some U.S. automakers.
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While the designation currently imposes no direct sanctions, it does intend to warn US companies about potential security risks in collaborating with firms.
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