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title: The Boston Trucker Visits Blackburn
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# The Boston Trucker Visits Blackburn

by [Elayne Cronin, Ph.D.](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/elayne-cronin-ph-d) | Sep 04, 2020 | [Liftgates](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/liftgates), [Preventative Maintenance](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/preventative-maintenance), [RelGen](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/relgen), [Electric APU](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/electric-apu), [Charging Solutions](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/charging-solutions), [Anti-Idle](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/anti-idle)  | [0 Comments](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/thebostontrucker#comments-listing)

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 and work on the road easier for professional drivers while reducing fuel use.  Check it out!

 

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