Posted on 1/31/2023
The alternator is in charge of providing electrical power to various systems throughout your car. Understanding how the alternator works and how it varies from the battery is helpful for every vehicle owner to understand. Keep reading to learn more about the car’s alternator. How Does an Alternator Work? As mentioned, the alternator is responsible for providing electrical power to different vehicle parts. Most people may confuse it with the battery, but they are two separate things. Once the battery starts up the engine, it is the alternator that takes over to provide a continuous supply of energy to keep your car running. In other words, the alternator recharges the car battery. The alternator transforms mechanical energy into electrical energy. The crankshaft and the serpentine belt wrap around the alternator to drive the alternator. Electricity is produced when the rotor spins. And the electrical power gets dispatched to the voltage regulator that distributes electricity to ... read more