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 ...

SpaceX conducted a static fire test of a single Starship 26 engine. The test demonstrated "flight-like startup for a Starship deorbit burn," according to SpaceX. Credit: SpaceX | edited by Space.com's ...

Today Dale tests the new Nonda Zus Smart Car Charger and puts the Kevlar Super Duty Cables through their paces by boiling them at over 100c, tying them to a car and putting his full body weight on ...

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its DC fast-charging network with Alpitronic’s high-power technology. Starting in 2026, the automaker will roll out Alpitronic’s new HYC1000 fast charging system at its ...

This afternoon, (nearly) 87 million phones vibrated, played a loud noise, and freaked out toddlers as the government set off a national alert. It was the second nationwide test of a warning system, ...

There's no beating a plug and socket. Depending on efficiencies inside the wall unit and the onboard charger, plug-and-socket tends to be better than 90 percent energy efficient. But with ...

Contemporary EVs use an inverter to convert the battery's direct current into alternating current to power the electric motor. Stellantis unveiled an electric vehicle prototype on Friday featuring a ...

It's satisfying to see your EV charge all the way to 100% for the first time. That little green battery icon glowing proudly is a promise of a long road ahead. But for some new owners, that moment can ...

The government has urged people to "keep their cool" when the national system for sending emergency alerts to mobile phones in the UK is tested on Sunday. At 15:00 BST, compatible phones will vibrate ...

Tesla has given up on bringing wireless charging to the Cybertruck, according to the its lead engineer. He claimed that they figured out it didn’t make sense on a efficiency basis, but there might be ...