Automotive electrical systems use a combination of aluminum and copper depending on the application and function. Most of the time, you're going to see copper wiring. The flow of electricity through ...

From small and humble beginnings, Michael Manning and Frank Michael cofounded American Autowire in Michael's garage back in 1983. With a passion for automotive aftermarket, the two remain at the helm ...

This is the basic relationship among a nucleus and its orbiting electrons. Electron attraction to the nucleus is typically a function of proton concentration within the nucleus. The greater the number ...

Alternators like this one will probably disappear from the front of engines, replaced by a starter generator built into the transmission. Photo: Jim Park Within a decade’s time we will probably have ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdaCore today announced that JTEKT, an international automotive electric power steering system manufacturing company headquartered in Japan, has adopted AdaCore’s SPARK Pro ...

In recent conversations with auto manufacturers, 48-V low-voltage rail has come up frequently. But why now? 48-V automotive systems aren’t new. They’ve helped improve efficiency and performance in ...

Of all the mind-boggling things some of us are forced to deal with when it comes to maintaining or even building classic trucks, the electrical system should rank right up there at the top-for many, ...

Engineers have consistently predicted that cars would shift from 12-volt electrical systems to 48-volt systems for two decades. But cost and inertia have kept 12-volt electrics in place, with the ...

Volvo is upgrading its all-electric EX90 SUV to an 800-volt electrical system for the 2026 model year. The 2026 EX90 also gets new driver-assist and safety tech. 2025 EX90 owners can upgrade their ...

A panel of industry experts takes a sneak peek at system-level design challenges in EVs and outlines viable solutions.

Mitsubishi Electric's new in-cabin system can detect potholes, black ice and other hazardous road conditions and relay that information to the driver through the vehicle's display. It's intended to ...