The alternator is a lightweight, high-performance machine that supplies electrical power for charging the battery and operating accessories in gasoline and diesel engine electrical systems. Featuring ...

Safety is critical in automotive design. Cars aren’t cheap, so it’s necessary to protect the investment of the vehicle’s owner. Most important, people’s lives are at stake. That’s why modern ...

Designing automotive electronics presents numerous technical challenges, including the need to protect against electrical hazards under the hood and in the cabin. The three major sources of electrical ...

Safety is critical in automotive design. Cars aren't cheap, so it's necessary to protect the investment of the vehicle's owner. Most important, people's lives are at stake. That's why modern ...

The mechanic should measure the alternator charging voltage, which should be between 13.7 and 14.3 volts with the engine running. Hello Paul, my dashboard lights sometimes dim when I switch on the AC ...

For most street rodders the mechanical aspects of our vehicles are easy to understand; they can be seen, held, even heard. The same can't always be said for electricity; it's not something you can ...