Blackburn Blog | Electric APU

The Advantages of an Electric APU

by 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.

Founder & CEO Andrew Amigo Featured on Trucker Tools Blog

by Elayne Cronin, Ph.D. | Mar 11, 2022

Blackburn's Founder and CEO Andrew Amigo was featured in the Trucker Tools Blog. Andrew shares his motivation for inventing a technology and starting...

Spec’ing out an Electric APU? 5 Reasons to Choose Hybrid Charging Over Upgrading to a Larger Engine Alternator

by Elayne Cronin, Ph.D. | Mar 12, 2021

When most fleets invest in electric AC units, they will often upgrade the 130-160-amp stock engine alternator to a 280-320-amp alternator to support...

An interview with professional driver & brand ambassador Jacinda Duran

by 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...

3 Tips to Prevent Premature Battery Failure in Cold Weather

by 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...

The Boston Trucker Visits Blackburn

by 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...

Part 2: Configuration Tips for Fleet Managers to Improve Electric APU Performance

by 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...

Part 1: Driver Pro Tips to Optimize the Performance of Your Electric APU

by 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...