--- title: Blackburn Blog | Anti-Idle description: Anti-Idle | --- [![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Blackburn_Energy_April2020/images/Logo-White_High-Res_Web-Green.png?width=1140&height=1508&name=Logo-White_High-Res_Web-Green.png)](https://blackburnenergy.com/) - [Home](https://blackburnenergy.com/) - [Hybrid Charging](https://blackburnenergy.com/relgen-battery-charging-solution/) - [Liftgates](https://blackburnenergy.com/relgen-battery-charging-solution/#relgen-for-liftgates) - [Electric APUs](https://blackburnenergy.com/relgen-battery-charging-solution/#relgen-for-electric-apus) - [RelGen Complete](https://blackburnenergy.com/relgen-battery-charging-solution/#relgen-complete) - [RelGen 48V](https://blackburnenergy.com/relgen-battery-charging-solution/#relgen-48v) - [Blog](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/) - [Videos](https://blackburnenergy.com/videos/) - [About](https://blackburnenergy.com/about/) - [Team](https://blackburnenergy.com/about/#team) - [Timeline](https://blackburnenergy.com/about/#timeline) - [In the News](https://blackburnenergy.com/about/#news) - [Contact](https://blackburnenergy.com/contact-us/) Select Page - [Home](https://blackburnenergy.com/) - [Hybrid Charging](https://blackburnenergy.com/relgen-battery-charging-solution/) - [Blog](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/) - [About](https://blackburnenergy.com/about/) - [Contact](https://blackburnenergy.com/contact-us/) # News and Updates #### Learn what’s happening in the world of Blackburn Energy Posts about # Anti-Idle [![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_715363512_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/the-advantages-of-electric-apu) ## [The Advantages of an Electric APU](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/the-advantages-of-electric-apu) by [Ben Dibble](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/ben-dibble) | Mar 21, 2024 Discover the some of advantages of using an electric APU over a diesel APU and how it can help your fleet and drivers. [Read More](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/the-advantages-of-electric-apu) [![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/085A9509%20(1)-min-2.jpg)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/common-problems-with-liftgate-performance) ## [Common Problems with Liftgate Performance](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/common-problems-with-liftgate-performance) by [Ben Dibble](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/ben-dibble) | Jan 26, 2024 Discover the common issues that can arise with liftgate performance and how they can impact your operations. [Read More](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/common-problems-with-liftgate-performance) [![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/event-image4-1024x1010.webp)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/how-to-avoid-idle-fines) ## [How to Avoid Idle Fines](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/how-to-avoid-idle-fines) by [Ben Dibble](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/ben-dibble) | Oct 19, 2022 Over the past few years, almost half of all US states have enacted laws aimed at eliminating engine idling for more than three to five minutes. In... 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[Read More](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/why-the-espar-airtronic-heater-is-key-to-keeping-drivers-warm-while-reducing-fuel-costs) [![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/zoom_0-thumb.jpeg)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/an-interview-with-professional-driver-brand-ambassador-jacinda-duran) ## [An interview with professional driver & brand ambassador Jacinda Duran](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/an-interview-with-professional-driver-brand-ambassador-jacinda-duran) by [Elayne Cronin, Ph.D.](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/elayne-cronin-ph-d) | Nov 13, 2020 Blackburn Energy is super proud to have professional driver Jacinda Duran of Jacindaladytruckn fame join the Blackburn team as our first brand... 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[Read More](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/thebostontrucker) [![](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... [Read More](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/configuration-tips-for-fleet-managers-to-improve-electric-apu-performance) [![](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/hubfs/AC_Part%20ONE-1.png)](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/driver-pro-tips-to-optimize-the-performance-of-your-electric-apu) ## [Part 1: Driver Pro Tips to Optimize the Performance of Your Electric APU](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/driver-pro-tips-to-optimize-the-performance-of-your-electric-apu) by [Andrew Amigo](https://blog.blackburnenergy.com/author/andrew-amigo) | Aug 04, 2020 This is the first in a two-part series on how to maximize the performance of your electrified AC in your sleeper bunk. Part 1 is focused on tips for... 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