Engineering advancements are producing more efficient alternators for heavy trucks that are helping to reduce fleets’ fuel bills, industry experts said. These improvements include better cooling and ...

It doesn’t matter whether it’s in the deep chill of winter or the heat of summer, on a work truck, emergency vehicle, or personal rig—the last thing a driver wants to see or hear are dim headlights ...

A common problem exists when driving automotive alternators via motors. In the process of attempting to regulate the charging voltage of a low battery, the alternator shaft torque usually exceeds the ...

Last week, I wrote about moving forward with installing air conditioning in my ’69 Lotus Elan +2 coupe. I took the first step and waded in with the installation of a condenser and electric fans in ...

When it comes to building hot rods there's always a few gremlins that sneak into the mix along the way. One frustrating malady is a malfunctioning or inadequate charging system. Having to jump-start ...