The switch from generators to alternators was a watershed moment in automotive technology. But why -- and when -- did this ...

The humble automotive alternator hides an interesting secret. Known as the part that converts power from internal combustion into the electricity needed to run everything else, they can also ...

Your car needs electricity. You don't have mice striking flint in your engine's combustion chambers, nor do you have kerosene lamps for headlights. You might be able to hire a string quartet to ...

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 ...

Robert Bosch Corp has introduced a new, more powerful alternator designed specifically for refrigerated trucks. The higher output units will easily accommodate Robert Bosch Corp has introduced a new, ...

The Delco Remy 18SI is a heavy-duty alternator designed for use in Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured from 2002 to 2012 by Freightliner, Dodge and Mercedes-Benz. The alternator has a dual ...

The alternator in your vehicle is not a disposable item like the engine oil, automatic transmission fluid (ATF), or radiator coolant. The average lifespan of an alternator is around 80,000 to 150,000 ...

Your car’s alternator converts mechanical energy from your engine into electricity, powering your electronics and charging your battery. But when your alternator starts to fail, what can you expect in ...

JIT Truck Parts has unveiled a lineup of 12-volt starters and alternators under its Match Made private label. The models perform just as well as national competitors and match OEM quality standards, ...