In Pictures: Janus Electric inks Electrovaya battery supply deal for its battery-swap Class 8 semi truck conversions

Janus Electric aims to convert diesel Class 8 semis like this one to battery-swap electric operation for US and Canadian fleets.

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The Electrovaya deal is intended to move Janus reservations toward deliveries as order books grow in North America.

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Janus specializes in converting existing Class 8 trucks rather than building new ones from the ground up.

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Converted trucks are claimed to offer up to 370 miles of loaded range with four-minute battery swaps.

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The $26 million initial supply agreement pairs Electrovaya batteries with Janus conversion kits.

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Electrovaya is also investing roughly $1.4 million in Janus stock as part of the supply deal.

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Battery swapping is central to Janus's pitch, promising rapid turnaround times for heavy-duty fleets.

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Growing demand for electric freight solutions in the US and Canada underpins the expanded order book.

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Janus expects the Electrovaya batteries to support conversions across diverse long-haul routes.

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