An alternator is a generator that produces the electricity stored in a vehicle’s 12-volt battery and powers the starter motor for the engine and the various computers, lights, power windows and locks, ...

Modern automotive alternators have a voltage regulator built into them. Typical car alternators generate the field using a DC current through slip rings. The field current is much smaller than the ...

Smart Power® Systems, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic generators, recently announced that its line of smaller generators (6.2, 8 and 10kW) are now equipped with severe duty marine-grade ...

Automotive vehicles require sophisticated power management to support demands for higher fuel efficiency, improved performance and increased electric loads. The power electronics associated with these ...

A bicycle born out of auto industry technology, the Mando Footloose makes claim of using the world's first chainless series hybrid technology for an e-bike. Like other pedal-assisted electric bikes, ...

With a pedal generator, you can turn human effort into usable energy—ideal for off-grid setups, emergency backups, or just a fun DIY project. This guide gives you a fast-track look at how pedal ...