Starter motors sit at the center of every modern ignition, yet most drivers only notice them when the key twist leads to silence. I want to unpack what that small electric motor actually does, how it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Kramer covers golf and luxury technology. Someone recently showed me a portable, self-functioning car battery charger, while ...

Vehicle alternators are interesting beasts. Produced on a massive scale, these electric machines are available for a minimum of cost and contain all kinds of great parts: some power electronics and a ...