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Your alternator is arguably one of the most important parts of your engine. Usually found attached to the front of the block, it’s responsible for keeping your battery charged as you drive down the ...

Do you own a '69-or-earlier Mopar musclecar? Unless it has already been upgraded, the charging system consists of the old "weak sister" single-field alternator and its accompanying mechanical ...

Diesel engine generators are critical for providing reliable power, especially in industries or regions with unstable electricity supply. At the heart of these generators lies the DC alternator, which ...

Today’s 12-V alternator regulators must do much more than just regulate—they even include a basic network interface. The days of a simple dc-charging subsystem in a car consisting of an alternator, ...

Abstract: The automotive alternator is a key component of the power supply system that provides power to on-board consumers and battery charging. The alternator's technical condition can be assessed ...