It's one thing to be familiar with a particular brand or product, but to visit their facility and to get to know their inner workings and history provides a whole other form of appreciation and ...

After around 11 installments, it's hard to believe we're finally just about finished with our overland-style project. One area we've wanted to cover since the beginning was the charging system. This ...

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.