The Superior Court of Quebec has granted Lion Electric protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, allowing the electric vehicle maker to continue operations while restructuring. The company, known for producing EV buses and trucks, will maintain fleet services for customers.
Lion aims to solicit bids for its assets or entire business by January 7, with an auction likely in March. Facing $500M in liabilities and just $26.3M in cash, Lion struggles with the slower-than-expected adoption of EVs. This move may ease concerns for operators relying on its parts and services but raises uncertainty about the company’s future.
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