alternator

noun

al·ter·na·tor ˈȯl-tər-ˌnā-tər

also ˈal-

: an electric generator for producing alternating current

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The company returned to Wisconsin the production of a critically important generator component, an alternator, that was made in China for about 20 years. —

Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024 The setup, which includes an inverter, a shore battery converter, a battery energy converter, a solar energy converter and an alternator energy optimizer, can produce enough power to keep the van and all its features running for up to 72 hours. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 July 2024 This system, called Mild Hybrid Zero Emission Hotel Mode, is based on a 42-kWh lithium battery pack and an alternator connected to one of the three engines. —

Sofia Celeste, WWD, 16 June 2024 The only room left for the pumps and alternator is at the rear of the block where they are belt-driven from a jackshaft that runs back along the top of the intake manifold. —

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