What is an alternator in a car? The alternator in a car provides electrical power to recharge the battery and to provide additional electrical current to power high draw electrical accessories like heated seats, window defogger, blower motor, etc. How does a car alternator work? In simple terms, an alternator produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. Most car alternators are driven by a belt that’s connected to the engine’s crankshaft. The belt spins an electromagnet called a rotor. A series of electrical windings called a stator surround … Read More
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