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[![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/UML%20report%20pic-1-2-1.png)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/relgen-fuel-savings-financial-benefits-and-co2-reduction-report)

## [RelGen: Fuel Savings, Financial Benefits and CO2 Reduction Report](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/relgen-fuel-savings-financial-benefits-and-co2-reduction-report)

by [Elayne Cronin, Ph.D.](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/elayne-cronin-ph-d) | Feb 25, 2022

 Click here to download the full ECRL UMass Lowell Study of RelGen's fuel and emissions savings!

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[![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/Josh%20Kelly-1.jpeg)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/protecting-fleets-from-nuclear-verdicts-a-conversation-with-josh-kelley-founder-of-fleet-wide-consulting)

## [Protecting Fleets from Nuclear Verdicts: A Conversation with Josh Kelly, Founder of Fleet Wide Consulting](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/protecting-fleets-from-nuclear-verdicts-a-conversation-with-josh-kelley-founder-of-fleet-wide-consulting)

by [Elayne Cronin, Ph.D.](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/elayne-cronin-ph-d) | Oct 26, 2021

 Josh Kelly is the founder and owner of the South Boston based Fleet Wide Consulting, a firm dedicated to servicing smaller fleets and helping them...

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## [Now offering Hardware as a Service in partnership with Renew Energy Partners!](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/now-offering-hardware-as-a-service-in-partnership-with-renew-energy-partners)

by [Elayne Cronin, Ph.D.](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/elayne-cronin-ph-d) | Apr 23, 2021

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

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[![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/4jbhvr.gif)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/3-tips-to-prevent-premature-battery-failure)

## [3 Tips to Prevent Premature Battery Failure in Cold Weather](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/3-tips-to-prevent-premature-battery-failure)

by [Mark Moreschi](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/mark-moreschi) | Oct 21, 2020

 Blackburn's Sales Director Mark Moreschi had a stellar career in battery sales and replacement before joining Blackburn Energy. Laynie interviews him...

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[![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/Andrew%20with%20Mike%20the%20Trucker-1-1.png)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/thebostontrucker)

## [The Boston Trucker Visits Blackburn](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/thebostontrucker)

by [Elayne Cronin, Ph.D.](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/elayne-cronin-ph-d) | Sep 04, 2020

 We are excited that Mike the Boston Trucker stopped by Blackburn to talk with Andrew about how Blackburn's unique charging system RelGen makes life...

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[![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/AC_Part%20TWO-1.png)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/configuration-tips-for-fleet-managers-to-improve-electric-apu-performance)

## [Part 2: Configuration Tips for Fleet Managers to Improve Electric APU Performance](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/configuration-tips-for-fleet-managers-to-improve-electric-apu-performance)

by [Andrew Amigo](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/andrew-amigo) | Aug 12, 2020

 This is the second post in our two-part series: How to Maximize the Performance of Your Electric APU. In this second part, we will focus on tips for...

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[![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/Truck%20Liftgate%20-%20Color-1.png)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/how-to-improve-your-trucks-liftgate-performance-and-increase-uptime)

## [5 Essential Practices to Improve Your Truck’s Liftgate Performance](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/how-to-improve-your-trucks-liftgate-performance-and-increase-uptime)

by [Craig Nathan](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/craig-nathan) | May 14, 2020

 Battery recharging issues are well known among fleets using trucks with liftgates. Often there is not enough power in the liftgate batteries to carry...

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