Your car only starts reliably because two electrical workhorses share the load. The battery delivers instant power on demand, while the alternator keeps that energy flowing once the engine runs.

A common problem exists when driving automotive alternators via motors. In the process of attempting to regulate the charging voltage of a low battery, the alternator shaft torque usually exceeds the ...

Engineering advancements are producing more efficient alternators for heavy trucks that are helping to reduce fleets’ fuel bills, industry experts said. These improvements include better cooling and ...

When assessing your street rod's charging system, it's important to understand how an alternator works and what other factors may affect its performance. Simply put, alternators are converters. They ...

All Amped Up! - The Demand for Add-On Electrical Components is Increasing and so is the Load on the Charging System You just finished installing a dual, 12-inch ...

A car's electrical current is its lifeblood. Without it, no car could survive and the more juice you got, the better your car will run. Just like our brains firing the stimulus needed to keep our ...