Lordstown Motors, an electric vehicle (EV) startup company, is being investigated by the Justice Department. According to The Wall Street Journal, the investigation is currently in its early stages and is under the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan. The report also states that the spokesperson from Lordstown Motors stated that "the company is committed to cooperating with any investigations and inquiries." Lordstown Motors Probed by Justice Department: What You Should Know (Photo : Lordstown Motors via Twitter) Lordstown Motors is being investigated due to "claims that the company exaggerated potential sales of its electric Endurance pickup truck," according to Bloomberg, citing a person familiar with the ongoing probe.