Why (And When) Did Cars Switch From Generators To Alternators?

Alternators began to replace generators in modern cars in the 1960s thanks to how many advantages they offered for efficiency and reliability.
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Changing my 1 wire alternator to a 3 wire alternator! How and why

Watch as I convert my 1-wire alternator to a 3-wire alternator and explain why this upgrade is beneficial. Learn step-by-step ...
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How your car’s battery and alternator team up

Your car only starts reliably because two electrical workhorses share the load. The battery delivers instant power on demand, ...
Machine Design

System modeling: Review of open-source Modelica

Many designs involve multiple engineering domains. For example, hybrid vehicles balance engine performance with emissions limits; UAVs balance thermal limitations on their batteries with ...
Inside EVs

BYD's 5-Minute Flash EV Charging Is Headed Here Next

BYD is hiring people to lead the development and deployment of its Flash Charging system across Europe, according to a LinkedIn post. On compatible electric vehicles, BYD's Flash chargers can achieve ...
The New York Times

The Best USB Phone Charger

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BBC

The skeletal system

The skeleton allows movement, provides support and protection for vital organs and makes blood cells. Skeletal muscles move the bones in the body. The skeletal system is made from bones and joints.