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title: What are RelGen's Advantages over an Engine Alternator?
description: Upgrading your engine alternator is not the answer for charging your auxiliary batteries. Learn why in this interview with our CEO, Andrew Amigo.
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# What are RelGen's Advantages over an Engine Alternator?

by [Andrew Amigo](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/andrew-amigo) | Jul 28, 2020 | [Liftgates](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/liftgates), [RelGen](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/relgen), [Battery Recharge](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/battery-recharge), [Electric APU](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/electric-apu), [Charging Solutions](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/charging-solutions), [Voltage Loss](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/voltage-loss), [Anti-Idle](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/tag/anti-idle)  | [0 Comments](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/what-are-relgens-advantages-over-an-engine-alternator#comments-listing)

Upgrading your engine alternator is not the answer for charging your auxiliary batteries. Learn why in this interview with our Founder and CEO, Andrew Amigo.

Founder and CEO Andrew Amigo explains why RelGen has a number of advantages over an engine alternator. 

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