difference between generators and alternators 200 viewsJanuary 18, 2024OtherTechnology Question100.55K January 18, 2024 0 Comments I’m a newer mechanic (3 years into it) and all my computer research makes me think they’re kind of the same thing? In: Technology 1 Answer ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted January 18, 2024 0 Comments Alternators, as the name suggests, generate alternating current (AC). Cars use alternators to power electricals and charge the car battery. “Generator” is a more broad term, and can be an AC or DC (direct current) generator. So, you can say an alternator is a type of generator. You are viewing 1 out of 1 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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