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Clarios Battery Manager
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 8, 2026

Clarios Expands Battery Health Management to Trailers

Prompted by a customer query, Clarios has expanded its fleet-focused battery management system to include trailers.

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Rise Robotics Beltdraulic all-electric liftgate.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2025

Rise Robotics Launches Beltdraulic All-Electric Liftgate

With no hydraulic components to maintain, the Beltdraulic Railgate eliminates common service issues like seasonal oil changes, cracked hoses, and frequent system inspections, the company said in a press release.

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Cargobull liftgate battery charging system.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 25, 2024

Utility Trailer Partners with Cargobull on New Liftgate Battery Charger

A new battery charger developed by Utility Trailer and Cargobull puts out up to 480 Watts (40 Amps) of power to extend liftgate battery service life.

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ArticlesFebruary 10, 2023

Using Solar Power for Liftgates

Solar technology has advanced enough to work in many trucking applications. One area gaining more attention is using solar energy to charge auxiliary batteries to power liftgates. 

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ArticlesFebruary 9, 2023

10 Tips for Spec'ing the Right Liftgate

Avoid the headache of spec’ing the wrong liftgate by considering these top 10 tips.

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ProductsFebruary 2, 2023

Phillips Updates Liftgate Electrical Assemblies, Adds Charge Kits

Phillips Industries made enhancements to its Weather Tite M2 liftgate electrical assemblies and introduced new charge kits to its product line.

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Newsby Jim ParkDecember 12, 2022

RelGen Charges Truck Liftgate, HVAC Batteries without Idling 

Blackburn Energy’s RelGen onboard charging system captures untapped kinetic energy to charge accessory batteries with a faster and fuller charge.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 22, 2021

Liftgates for the Final Mile

Downsizing the truck for last-mile delivery doesn’t mean compromising on the liftgate. Carrying capacity, durability, and driver safety all still matter when spec'ing final-mile bodies and trailers.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2020

Blackburn Energy Secures Investments for Charging Solution

Blackburn Energy Inc. recently secured funding through a round of investments to fuel growth through sales of its flagship product, RelGen, a patented battery charging solution.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 20, 2020

New Liftgate Helps Drivers Manage Extra-Large Items

Anthony Liftgates created the MRT-XL liftgate to help a long-time customer whose drivers were struggling to safely offload extra-large items such as hot tubs.

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