The alternator is a device that keeps your car's electrical system running once the engine is on. It's essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

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 ...

The humble automotive alternator hides an interesting secret. Known as the part that converts power from internal combustion into the electricity needed to run everything else, they can also ...

People may think that the battery powers the electrics in your car, but that’s not the case. The battery provides electricity needed for the electric starter motor to start the car. When the car is ...

It was a red Lamborghini Countach, parked with its scissor doors open to let the sunlight in, what most probably sparked Alex's love for cars. Even though he was less than three years old when he saw ...

Prestolite Electric has announced the expansion of the Leece-Neville IdlePro alternator series—a new offering of heavy-duty alternators that deliver industry-best output at low engine speeds—to ...

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 ...

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America (MEAA) has unveiled a full line of starters and alternators for class 6, 7 and 8 trucks in North America. Included are planetary gear reduction drive (PGR) ...

IdlePro® and IdlePro Extreme® alternators and PowerPro® and PowerPro Extreme® starters provide the power needed to reliably answer every call. NOVI, MI (October 16, 2020) - As the COVID-19 pandemic ...

For anyone involved in the construction of small electric vehicles it has become a matter of great interest that a cheap high-power electric motor can be made from a humble car alternator. It’s a ...

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 ...