Alternators have been commonplace in cars for decades now, but they weren't always the preferred option for powering the electronics inside your vehicle. Here is when the alternator was introduced to ...

From the earliest days of motoring, cars have evolved dramatically. The very first car envisioned by Carl Benz bears little resemblance to the vehicles we drive today; since then, engineers have found ...

Your car needs electricity. You don't have mice striking flint in your engine's combustion chambers, nor do you have kerosene lamps for headlights. You might be able to hire a string quartet to ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially ...

Production cars began using alternators in the 1960s. As part of the electrical system, alternators made it possible for cars to use higher voltage, and led the way to the modern car charging system.

Many truck buyers place their focus on engine power, towing capacity, and fuel economy. While these factors remain important, there is another feature that often determines how dependable a truck is ...

An alternator might not be the flashiest part of your car, but it’s absolutely essential. It powers everything from the headlights to the fuel injection system and keeps your battery charged. When an ...

Last week, I talked about troubleshooting a car-died-while-driving condition on my 1969 Lotus Elan +2, which I eventually traced to a broken contact face—on a set of points that didn’t even have 300 ...

Alternators are an essential component of any combustion engine, acting to continuously provide power to the car's electrical systems by recharging the onboard battery. Its parts are relatively simple ...

This project provides a Dockerized environment for running PowerMaster Plus, the official monitoring and management software for Atlantis Land UPS devices. The aim is to allow users to operate ...

The alternator in your vehicle is not a disposable item like the engine oil, automatic transmission fluid (ATF), or radiator coolant. The average lifespan of an alternator is around 80,000 to 150,000 ...

In an age where reliable power supply is fundamental to our way of life, alternators play a pivotal role, ensuring the seamless operation of everything from our mobile devices to critical hospital ...