- 01Non-binding deal: 20-truck Texas pilot.
- 02Success may extend to 31 US depots.
- 03Plans cover conversions, battery swaps and local charging stations.
Janus Electric Holdings (ASX: JNS) has signed a non-binding agreement with North American transportation and logistics provider ConGlobal for an initial 20-truck conversion pilot in Texas and potential expansion across its US network.
The pilot will take place at ConGlobal’s Fort Worth Intermodal Logistics Centre — marking an expansion of Janus’ US operating footprint beyond California — and will explore establishing truck conversion, charging and battery-swapping, infrastructure fabrication, and vehicle servicing capabilities at over 31 locations in the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
ConGlobal has more than 50 years industry experience in operating terminals and depots with skilled technical teams that maintain and repair chassis, yard trucks, and other heavy equipment.
Its US depot network is believed to be a natural fit to support electric truck conversion, charging, and servicing.
Janus Certification Earned
Under the terms of the new partnership, ConGlobal mechanics will earn Janus certification to perform diesel-to-electric conversions on Class 8 trucks operated by local fleets and independent owner-operators, with selected ConGlobal facilities hosting battery-swapping operations and providing ongoing maintenance.
ConGlobal will also apply its existing container modification capabilities to manufacture containerised battery charge-and-swap stations to Janus specifications, creating a source of locally manufactured charging infrastructure.
Subject to the pilot’s success and definitive agreements, the partners intend to explore expansion across ConGlobal’s 31 US depots based on fleet demand, available infrastructure, and commercial viability at each site.
ConGlobal’s established facilities, technical workforce, and customer relationships provide a potential platform for Janus to expand its electric truck conversion and battery-swapping operations across the US.
North American Expansion
Janus managing director Ben Hutt said the ConGlobal deal represented an important step in the company’s North American expansion.
“It provides an opportunity for us to establish truck conversion, servicing, and battery-swapping capabilities through an experienced operator with an extensive US network, rather than building our own facilities at every location,” he said.
“The proposed initial 20-truck pilot in Texas marks our expansion beyond California, allowing us to demonstrate a scalable commercial model before progressing to additional sites across ConGlobal’s network.”
ConGlobal chief executive officer Brant Ring said the Janus collaboration would create a practical pathway for operators who choose to electrify their heavy-duty trucks.
Janus recently announced plans to scale its retrofitting technology across North America and domestic markets, providing transport operators with an alternative to the significant capital expenditure incurred in purchasing brand new electric fleet vehicles.
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