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Lion Electric Falls Apart In Joliet: No More Electric Buses Here


Published on 2024-12-03 10:31:33 - Aaron Neefham, N@N
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  • A Canadian news site broke the news revealing that Joliet's manufacturing location will no longer be making any more electric school buses.

The article from MSN discusses the abrupt closure of Lion Electric's manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois, which was set up to produce electric buses. The facility, which opened in 2022, has ceased operations, leaving the future of electric bus production in the region uncertain. Lion Electric, a Canadian company, had invested significantly in this plant, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicles in public transportation. However, due to unspecified reasons, the company decided to pull out, resulting in job losses and a halt in the production of electric buses at this location. This move has raised concerns about the sustainability and economic viability of electric vehicle manufacturing in the U.S., particularly in areas betting on green technology for economic development.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/lion-electric-falls-apart-in-joliet-no-more-electric-buses-here/ar-AA1v91jr ]
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