Electrovaya to ramp up battery production for diesel conversions
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Scaling battery production for diesel-to-electric tractor conversions is a bridge strategy — decarbonizing existing fleets without full vehicle replacement. Fleet operators should run TCO models on retrofit plus swappable packs versus new-build EVs, especially in markets where partners like Janus Electric are entering.
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