Once the engine is up and running, the alternator takes over, powering your car's electrical system and recharging the battery while the engine is running. From headlights to windshield wipers, the ...

Your garden variety automotive alternator is ripe for repurposing as is, but with a little modification, it can actually be used as a surprisingly powerful brushless motor. Looking to demonstrate ...

Many car parts work tirelessly behind the scenes, and the alternator is a great example. This essential component, though hidden under the hood, plays a fundamental role in keeping your car running ...

An automotive alternator is a specific type of generator where the magnetic field is spun inside windings of conductive wire like an AC generator. Electromagnets mounted on a rotor create the magnetic ...

Car batteries typically last between three to six years, sometimes even longer. This is because charge cycles and high ...

Don't let a dead battery ruin your morning—keep one of these portable jump starters handy. We tested 6 of them to determine ...

The charger is based of a relatively simple design, employing a 5.2 HP Kubota 4 stroke motor and a 12v car alternator to provide power. While you might be inclined to point out that his charger ...

Q: I was given a 2008 Saturn Outlook. The previous owners could not charge the battery, even after they tried two alternators ...

With a tiny volunteer staff of gearheads and veterans, North Dakota's Miracles for Vets has given away 45 vehicles to ...

Q. I own a 2019 Acura AWD MDX that was bought new. This model MDX is subject to a major recall related to possible engine defects with the crankshaft and bearings. When I arrived for the ...