He took an interest in flying at an early age and became the fourth-ranking American naval ace upon his return following the ...

The alternator is responsible for keeping your electronics going and your battery charged. If it fails, you can be left ...

Some people though prefer to dispense with batteries and generate their own power, and that’s what [Thomas D] has done by fitting his bike with an alternator. But this is no off the shelf unit ...

There are two common options, jump the battery from another vehicle, or pull out my battery charger—either of which takes ...

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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 ...

The motor in the CE 02 is a repurposed iteration of BMW’s alternator that resides in the brand’s 48V mild hybrid automobiles, ...

The road to progress has not been without its speed bumps and potholes, however. The alternator must be considered as a possible cause whenever electrical problems arise in a car. The device is ...

Honda has a strong reputation for reliability, but that doesn't mean its cars are bulletproof. Here are the 10 Honda models ...

Depending on the vehicle, an alternator could be easy to replace or take several hours, depending on its location. As an ...