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

(iSeeCars) — Your alternator is one of the hardest working parts on your vehicle. It’s a common misconception that the battery in your vehicle is what supplies your power while the vehicle is running.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Traverse comes in several different trims. We're comparing the fanciest two options to see what's the same and what's changed ...

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 ...

Higher compression ratios, increased accessory electrical loads, and the move toward hybridization and emissions compliance ...

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