5 May 2026
Electric trucks could soon become a common sight on Australian roads as industry players race to cut reliance on diesel and strengthen the nation’s fuel security.
An Australian company is now converting traditional diesel trucks into fully electric vehicles — with 28 already operating nationwide.
Janus Electric is leading the charge, swapping out engines and fuel tanks for interchangeable battery packs that can be slotted in and out in minutes. The full conversion takes less than a week. “The truck is then commissioned, tested, road‑tested, configured to be appropriate for the job, and then put back in the hands of the customer,” Janus Electric CEO Ben Hutt told 7NEWS.
Source & image credit: 7NEWS
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