comment on Lion, referring STN instead to the U.S. De- partment of Justice’s Office of Public Affairs, which also had not responded at this report. Meanwhile, the phase-one bid deadline for the company
and its assets was Feb. 5 with a phase-two bid deadline of March 7. Auctions as required take place during the week of March 10 with the selection of final bids on March 19. Approval application of successful bids takes place during the week of March 31. The earliest closing is April 7. The application for sale and investment solicitation
for the CCAA monitored by court-appointed Deloitte Touche states that Lion leases the Joliet plant as well as its Saint-Jerome, Quebec headquarters—which includ- ed manufacturing, R&D, and testing and experience centers—and Mirabel, Quebec battery manufacturing facility. Gervais said Lion continues to assist customers with the maintenance and servicing of their vehicles for school buses and trucks, including warranty, adding that customers can follow the same claims process for warranty repairs. “We are conducting the necessary follow-ups and aim
to provide the highest level of support possible in the cir- cumstances to customers with their fleet,” he added. “Our service team remains in action to support customers.” Gervais added Lion is also committed to providing cli-
ents with as much information as possible to assist them remotely in resolving their issues. “Complex repairs and technology-related breakdowns will be prioritized for on-site support during this period,” he said. Lion Electric established experience/service centers:
Three in California as well as one each in Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Texas, Vermont and Washington. Only the Sacramento, California, location remained open at this report. “It is important to emphasize that customer service is
maintained for all customers, trucks and buses, regard- less of the state or city they are located in,” Gervais said.
What’s Next for Lion and Its Customers? Lion Electric sent an email to customers in December
regarding its financial situation, stating that its man- agement remained in control of the company during the CCAA process with the anticipation the customer’s existing “point person” at Lion would not change. Despite the subsequent layoffs, Gervais said school transportation departments can work directly with parts suppliers as needed. Yet many school districts find themselves with little to no customer support because their reps no longer work for the company. Or they have active purchase orders for
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