People may think that the battery powers the electrics in your car, but that’s not the case. The battery provides electricity needed for the electric starter motor to start the car. When the car is ...

Production cars began using alternators in the 1960s. As part of the electrical system, alternators made it possible for cars to use higher voltage, and led the way to the modern car charging system.

Last week, I talked about how the alternator in my daily driver 2003 BMW E39 530i died while my wife and I were in southern ...

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 ...

Ottawa, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global automotive alternator market was assessed at USD 28.19 billion in 2025, with projections indicating an increase to USD 53.60 billion by 2034, based ...

New York, US, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a Comprehensive Research Report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Automotive Alternator Market Information by Type, by Technology, by ...

Alternators are an essential component of any combustion engine, acting to continuously provide power to the car's electrical systems by recharging the onboard battery. Its parts are relatively simple ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (ISeeCars) – Your alternator is one of the ...

The alternator is not a complex piece of machinery, yet it’s an integral part of conventionally fueled vehicles’ electrical systems, and like all car parts, it will ultimately break down. Here are the ...

When a car fails to start, most motorists look at the battery paying little attention to the alternator, writes Joseph Kato. Geoffrey Wanjala, a senior motor mechanic at Good Life Motor Garage on ...

The alternator in my daily driver 2003 BMW 530i just died. Before I delve into the nuts and bolts of the replacement, it’ll ...

A faulty alternator not only makes the safe operation of a car impossible but can significantly damage the entire vehicle. For instance, faults in the electrical part of the alternator lead to severe ...