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Lion Electric

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News and analysis regarding Lion Electric Co, the Canadian-based manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles.

Cafu mobile EV charging vehicles driving on highway toward the city

Cafu buying Lion5 electric trucks to expand its mobile charging service; other operators aren’t far behind

Cafu, a mobile EV charging solution provider, is buying five Class 5 Lion Electric trucks, plans to expand its service fleet to other parts of Canada and the U.S. in 2024

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles Canada, Lion Electric, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
June 15, 2023
5 minute read

School children running to catch School bus

Student Transportation of Canada places conditional order for 1,000 electric school buses

The order, for Lion Electric buses, still hinges on financial support from the federal Zero Emission Transit Fund. If approved, Student Transportation of Canada will become the largest operator of zero-emission school buses in the country

Electric school buses, Lion Electric, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
October 28, 2021
3 minute read

Demers and Lion Electric unveil state-of-the-art electric ambulance

The zero-emission Demers eFX Ambulance will be completely manufactured in Quebec and will be hitting roads by fall 2022

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Electric first responder vehicles, Heavy Duty EVs, Lion Electric, Quebec

Mehanaz Yakub
October 26, 2021
4 minute read

PEI orders 35 new electric buses from Lion Electric, also adds 35 Level 2 chargers

The new electric fleet will join the island province’s 12 existing LionC school buses, which were acquired last year and began service in early 2021

Electric school buses, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Lion Electric, Prince Edward Island (PEI)

Emma Jarratt
August 11, 2021
2 minute read

Leading automotive manufacturers support 2035 ZEV target, discuss merits of “Buy Canada” policy

In the fifth episode of our discussion series on Canada’s potential to develop a national EV battery supply chain, expert panelists representing some of Canada’s most significant EV manufacturers call for additional ZEV targets for commercial vehicles

EV Battery Supply Chain, General Motors GM, Lion Electric, Webinars

Emma Buchanan
July 5, 2021
4 minute read

Quebec unveils funding to electrify 65 per cent of all school buses by 2030

The province is dedicating $250 million over three years to begin the switch, with local manufacturer Lion Electric set to benefit from the initiative

Electric school buses, Lion Electric, Quebec

Jasmin Legatos
April 28, 2021
2 minute read

Lion Electric Delivery Truck For Metro Supply Chain

Metro Supply Chain Group to deploy six electric trucks in 2021 with more to follow

One of Canada’s leading logistics service providers is taking the first step towards fleet electrification, confirming today the purchase of 12 electric trucks to be deployed in Vancouver and Montreal

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Delivery vehicles, Lion Electric

Emma Jarratt
April 16, 2021
4 minute read

Quebec lands new $185-million Lion Electric Co. battery pack factory

Following through on hints made in late 2020, Lion Electric Co. today announced their new battery pack factory will be situated in Quebec and operational by 2023

Lion Electric, Quebec

Emma Jarratt
March 15, 2021
5 minute read

Wall street bull and Lion Electric truck

Automakers

Lion Electric announces deal for NYSE public listing, says it is “very optimistic” about a Canadian battery factory

Lion Electric’s US$500-million merger with investment SPAC Northern Genesis provides the capital…

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Lion Electric

Emma Jarratt
December 1, 2020
4 minute read

Batteries

Lion Electric’s aim to build a new battery factory in Quebec hinges on Canadian investors stepping up

Lion, one of Canada’s top-tier commercial EV makers, wants to start making its own batteries. Financing will decide if it happens in Quebec or the U.S.

Commercial Electric and Zero Emission Vehicles, Lion Electric

Emma Jarratt
November 6, 2020
3 minute read