Lion Electric produces first battery pack at Mirabel plant

Lion Electric announced it has produced its first proprietary lithium-ion battery pack at its Mirabel, Que., battery plant. The first battery pack is to be certified in the first quarter…

Lion Electric delivered 105 electric vehicles in Q2

Lion Electric delivered 105 vehicles in the second quarter, up from 61 the same period last year, and grew its revenue to $29.5 million (all figures U.S.) from $16.7 million…

Lion, Transit build lightweight last-mile delivery truck

Lion Electric has partnered with Quebec-headquartered Transit Truck Bodies to develop a lightweight, aerodynamic electric truck suited for last-mile urban deliveries. The truck builds on a Lion6 chassis with a…

Canada’s drive for zero-emission trucks will hinge on financial support

There is no shortage of pledges to reduce vehicle emissions these days. Corporations are enshrining targets in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) statements. Governments are signaling tougher standards for future…

Lion Electric creates new financing division

Lion Electric has created a new financing division, which will be led by William Blanchard. The LionCapital Solutions division will offer customers flexible financing of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles.

6 things to consider before electrifying your fleet

The electrification of heavy commercial vehicles is exciting. Drivers love the lack of noise and vibration, and the immediate torque. Technicians like the simplicity of the powertrain, longer brake life…

Canadian businesses play leading role in race for electric trucks

Discussions about electric trucks traditionally focus on California or China for good reason. They represent two of the world’s fastest-growing markets for such vehicles. But look closely and you’ll see…

Lion Electric’s order book swells, but supply chain challenges limit production

Lion Electric delivered another 40 vehicles in the third quarter, and earned revenue of $11.9 million – a $9.3 million jump from the same quarter a year ago. The Quebec-based…

Lion Electric opens new Experience Centre in Terrebonne

Lion Electric has opened its flagship Experience Centre in Terrebonne, Que. Terrebonne mayor Marc-Andre Plante was on hand for the opening, along with Lion founder Marc Bedard. It is the…

Lion Electric grows order book, delivers 61 vehicles in Q2

Lion Electric delivered 61 vehicles in the second quarter, up from 22 in Q2 2020, growing its revenue to $16.7 million. The fledgling electric truck and bus maker saw its…

Lion Electric appoints Beaulieu as CIO

The Lion Electric Company, manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, on Monday announced that it has named Francois Beaulieu as chief information officer (CIO), effective June 7. In his…

Lion breaks ground at battery plant and innovation center

The YMX International Aerocity in Mirabel, Que., will be home to Lion Electric’s battery manufacturing plant and innovation center. A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at the site, which is…

Lion Electric appoints Piern as chief commercial officer

The Lion Electric Company on Tuesday named Brian Piern as chief commercial officer, effective June 7. In this role, Piern will guide Lion, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban…

Lion Electric to open Illinois manufacturing plant

Lion Electric is expanding into the U.S. with a manufacturing facility in Joliet, Ill. The Canadian electric truck maker says it will be the largest all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicle…

IKEA goods to move by Lion Electric trucks

Third-party logistics provider Second Closet is buying 15 Lion6 heavy-duty zero-emission trucks from Lion Electric. It will use them to fulfill home deliveries for IKEA in a handful of Canadian cities.