Janus Electric and ConGlobal plan electric truck pilot in Texas
Australian electric vehicle technology company Janus Electric has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US intermodal terminal operator ConGlobal to explore the conversion of heavy-duty diesel trucks to electric power and the development of supporting battery-swapping infrastructure.
The proposed collaboration includes an initial pilot involving 20 Class 8 trucks at ConGlobal’s Fort Worth Intermodal Logistics Center in Alliance, Texas. If implemented, the project would extend Janus Electric’s US operating footprint beyond California, where the company already has operations.
The agreement also establishes a framework for exploring a broader rollout across ConGlobal’s network of 31 US depot locations. However, any expansion would depend on the success of the initial pilot, customer demand, infrastructure availability, commercial viability and the execution of definitive agreements.
Electric truck conversions and battery-swapping infrastructure
Under the proposed arrangement, ConGlobal would use its existing facilities and technical workforce to support the conversion of diesel-powered heavy trucks to electric operation.
ConGlobal mechanics would receive certification from Janus Electric to undertake the conversions, while selected facilities could provide battery-swapping services and ongoing vehicle maintenance.
The collaboration also envisages using ConGlobal’s container modification capabilities to manufacture containerised battery charging and swapping stations according to Janus Electric’s technical specifications.
The proposed Texas pilot would involve Class 8 trucks operated by local transport fleets and independent owner-operators. Janus Electric would contract directly with participating fleet operators for the sale of conversion kits, batteries and associated services.
The companies also intend to develop joint marketing activities targeting carriers, shipping lines and truck owner-operators interested in the technology.
Janus Electric Managing Director and CEO Ben Hutt said the proposed partnership could provide a way to expand the company’s North American operations through established facilities rather than developing its own infrastructure at every location.
He also identified the Texas pilot as an opportunity to demonstrate the commercial model before considering further expansion across ConGlobal’s network.
Intermodal terminals as a platform for truck electrification
ConGlobal operates intermodal, finished-vehicle and depot service terminals across North America, with more than 50 years of experience in terminal and equipment operations.
Its existing activities include maintaining and repairing chassis, yard trucks and other heavy equipment, providing technical capabilities that could support the proposed electric truck conversion programme.
The agreement would allow Janus Electric to explore the use of this established infrastructure for vehicle conversion, charging, battery swapping and servicing.
ConGlobal CEO Brant Ring said the collaboration could provide additional electrification options for heavy-duty truck operators, while allowing individual fleets to determine whether the technology meets their operational requirements.
The proposed model combines Janus Electric’s modular battery-swapping technology with ConGlobal’s facilities, workforce and relationships across the transport and logistics sector.
Janus Electric specialises in converting Class 6–8 diesel trucks to electric operation using its Janus Conversion Module, swappable battery systems and Janus Charge & Change Station technology.
Further agreements required before implementation
The MoU is non-binding, and the companies have not announced a definitive commercial contract for the proposed 20-truck pilot.
The agreement remains in effect for 90 days from its effective date unless replaced earlier by a definitive agreement. Commercial terms have not been disclosed.
The proposed expansion across ConGlobal’s 31 US locations is also conditional and does not represent a confirmed national deployment programme.
The announcement therefore establishes a framework for potential cooperation rather than an executed order for truck conversions or charging infrastructure.
If the initial pilot proceeds successfully and the parties reach definitive agreements, the collaboration could provide a platform for extending electric truck conversion and battery-swapping services through existing US intermodal facilities.
