Alternators have traditionally relied on a crank-driven belt to generate electricity, but this Russian-made mod uses ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The alternator is a device that keeps your car’s electrical system running once the engine is on. It’s essentially ...

Disconnecting the battery while the engine is running isn't a valid test for alternator function and may damage sensitive electronic parts. Instead, use a common voltmeter and the following test ...

It’s quite startling how much equipment now found on cars runs off electricity. Where belts once sapped precious energy from the engine’s crankshaft to run multiple ancillary components, manufacturers ...

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.

Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Cars has launched a new generation of I4 petrol engines with the C-Class mid-life facelift, adding a 48 volt system with belt-driven starter/alternator to 1.5-litre versions in ...

Swapping a lithium-ion battery in place of a lead-acid one may seem like a great idea, but it can spell disaster for your alternator. Here's why.