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 ...

Rumor has it, a man in Texas was successfully able to pilot his EV through a flood zone that paralyzed regular internal-combustion engine cars. When internal-combustion cars go through deep water, bad ...

It's not surprising that the powertrains of electric cars differ quite a bit from traditional internal-combustion engines. Although they have fewer moving parts, the rare-earth magnets that help power ...

The humble automotive alternator hides an interesting secret. Known as the part that converts power from internal combustion into the electricity needed to run everything else, they can also ...

If your car turns on but won’t start, turn on the dome light and watch it while you try to start the engine. If the light ...

Consumer Reports receives a wide range of questions from enthusiasts and the auto industry looking for a deeper understanding of the methodology used in the reliability section of our latest Annual ...

Electrical snafus are among the most annoying problems with older cars. Unlike tires or bodywork, there's something about electrical systems that seems to baffle many car crafters. We could blame it ...

PETALING JAYA: Scenes of cars stranded on flooded roads have become commonplace during the monsoon season. The floods can ...

Aerospace engineers designed a 1-megawatt electrical motor that is a stepping stone toward electrifying the largest aircraft. Aviation's huge carbon footprint could shrink significantly with ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Aviation’s huge carbon footprint could shrink significantly with electrification. To date, however, only small all-electric planes have gotten off the ground. Their electric motors ...