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The limitations of engine-mounted alternators & the future of 48V: A conversation with alternator expert Dan Smith

Dan Smith is an alternator expert who has worked in the rotating electrical manufacturing sales and distribution field for 48 years!! He works for...

Preparing Massachusetts Fleets for CARB standard enforcement: An interview with Kevin Weeks, Executive Director of the Trucking Association of Massachusetts

It is no secret that fleets in Massachusetts need to start preparing for air and climate regulations similar to those mandated by the California Air...

What it's like to use RelGen from the POV of a Fleet Maintenance Manager and Director of Operations

Check out these testimonials from Phil Parent, Fleet Maintenance Manager and Head Mechanic and Ben Bush, Director of Operations and Fleet Manager at...

Now offering Hardware as a Service in partnership with Renew Energy Partners!

We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Renew Energy Partners to create a custom-tailored transportation fleet funding program for...

Interview with Dr. Hunter Mack, Director of University Massachusetts Lowell's Energy and Combustion Research Lab about his independent analysis of RelGen on working trucks.

Do you want to reduce your idle time and fuel costs while keeping your hotel load batteries or your liftgate and pallet-jack batteries fully charged?...

3 Reasons Your Fleet Needs a Blackburn Power Wall Powered by 100% Clean Electricity

Your fleet needs a Blackburn Power Wall to use auxiliary batteries to run the ENTIRE hotel load – AC, heat, CPAP machine, microwave, crockpot -...

Spec’ing out an Electric APU? 5 Reasons to Choose Hybrid Charging Over Upgrading to a Larger Engine Alternator

When most fleets invest in electric AC units, they will often upgrade the 130-160-amp stock engine alternator to a 280-320-amp alternator to support...

Is your fleet in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?:  A conversation about sleep apnea, anti-idling laws and professional driving with driver and advocate Bob Stanton

Obstructive sleep apnea is a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Fleets must provide drivers diagnosed with moderate...

How to Prevent Dead Electric Pallet Jacks with Hybrid Charging

Electric pallet jacks are rapidly becoming a crucial piece of equipment in the delivery world. They remind us of power liftgates 10 years ago when...

Why the Espar Airtronic Heater is Key to Keeping Drivers Warm While Reducing Fuel Costs.

Do you want to keep your drivers warm in their cabs all winter while reducing your fuel costs? Blackburn Energy is a proud distributor of...

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Preparing Massachusetts Fleets for CARB standard enforcement: An interview with Kevin Weeks, Executive Director of the Trucking Association of Massachusetts Preparing Massachusetts Fleets for CARB standard enforcement: An interview with Kevin Weeks, Executive Director of the Trucking Association of Massachusetts
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Is your fleet in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?:  A conversation about sleep apnea, anti-idling laws and professional driving with driver and advocate Bob Stanton Is your fleet in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?:  A conversation about sleep apnea, anti-idling laws and professional driving with driver and advocate Bob Stanton
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Part 1: Driver Pro Tips to Optimize the Performance of Your Electric APU Part 1: Driver Pro Tips to Optimize the Performance of Your Electric APU

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