Production cars began using alternators in the 1960s. As part of the electrical system, alternators made it possible for cars to use higher voltage, and led the way to the modern car charging system.

Onboard scales with a smart hitch are a sensible $575 stand-alone option, as are the $200 upfitter switches and $125 upgraded 250-amp alternator. A piddling $150 adds roof-mounted clearance lights ...

Abstract: PERMANENT-MAGNET alternators have been used for many years in small-sized units such as tachometer generators, governor frequency sources, and magnetos, but until recently have not been ...

Even if your car hasn’t been in hibernation but has been running the same battery for a while, you might want to keep an eye on its battery health as this can often lead to signs of problems elsewhere ...