(An alternator is a modern version of what used to be called a generator; both are driven by the engine and produce electric power.) A more thorough explanation is that the battery can produce the ...

This means that the alternator produces a current that is constantly changing. This is alternating current or ac. The output of an alternator can be represented on a potential difference-time ...

Instead, he’s built his own planar alternator that attaches to the spokes. The design is inspired by those used in some wind generators, a central disk holding a set of planar coils sits between ...