In Australia, battery developer Li-S Energy has signed a collaboration agreement with electric truck developer Janus Electric to power around 400 electric trucks. The agreement will see Li-S Energy develop and test lithium sulphur and lithium metal battery cells to suit the requirements of the Janus Electric exchangeable prime mover battery packs.
Janus electric is already active in converting existing heavy-duty diesel vehicles, such as those used in the mining industry, to battery-electric systems. The Australian company has developed a proprietary system for conversions to zero-emission systems utilising software, multi-party battery ownership and a battery swapping and charge network. Under the deal with the Australian battery technology firm Li-S, the two companies are to develop novel battery…
Janus Electric & Li-S Energy collaborate on batteries
