There are a number of different generator types for keeping your house powered on in an emergency. Here's everything you need ...

Alternator: A generator alternator refers to a series of parts that work together to produce electrical energy output from the mechanical energy input provided by the engine.

Why Trust Us? A portable generator is a convenient way to safely produce your own power when the grid goes down, either due to natural or man-made causes. But how does a generator work?

Inverter generators may be the way to go depending on what you want to power. Here's how they work and why they're better for some appliances.

So How Does a Motor/Generator Work in an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle? No matter the vehicle design, there must be a mechanical connection between the M/G and the drivetrain.