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Lion Electric Temporarily Lays Off 400 Workers, Gets Extension from Creditors

  • Lion Electric has temporarily laid off 400 employees and halted production at its Illinois plant after securing a two-week extension from lenders.
  • The company is considering options like a sale or creditor protection, with the remaining employees focusing on bus manufacturing and sales.
  • Union representatives expressed concern for workers' futures amid ongoing discussions about saving the company.