Why Did Car Manufacturers Switch From Generators To Alternators?

Have you ever wondered what made car manufacturers decide to go from dynamos to alternators for generating electricity? It's a mix of reliability and cost.

The Best Solar Generators Based on Our Extenstive Testing

Portable solar generators offer a green solution for powering up during electrical outages or off-grid excursions. Find out how today’s top models fared in our hands-on tests.
IEEE

A Y-Source DC–DC Converter With Zero Input Current Ripple and Extended ZVS Range

Abstract: A Y-source dc–dc converter (YSC) with zero input current ripple and extended zero-voltage switching (ZVS) range is proposed in this article. Blocking capacitors block the dc current through ...
The Nation

Does DC Have a Vichy Mayor?

It’s still unclear—and that’s the problem. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks the US District Courthouse in Washington, DC, on August 15, 2025. Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser has undergone a rapid ...
IEEE

Optimal Power Flow (OPF) Analysis for AC–DC Active Distribution Networks Utilizing Second-Order Cone Programming (SOCP) Approach

Abstract: Designing optimal power flow (OPF) models for ac–dc distribution networks poses significant challenges due to their highly nonlinear nature. However, convex relaxations can overcome the ...