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Automotive electrical system The system in a motor vehicle that furnishes the electrical energy to crank the engine for starting, recharge the battery after cranking, create the high-voltage sparks to fire the compressed air-fuel charges, and power the headlamps, light bulbs, and electrical accessories. The vehicle electrical system includes the battery, wiring, starting motor and controls, generator and voltage regulator, electronic ignition, and electronic fuel metering. Also included may be a computerized electronic engine control system, an electronically displayed driver information system, various types of radios and sound systems, and many other electrically operated and electronically controlled systems and devices. See Alternating-current generator, Commutation, Computer, Conductor (electricity), Control systems, Current measurement, Direct current, Direct-current motor, Electric switch, Electronics, Fuse (electricity), Generator, Spark plug, Stepping motor How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Covering applications in conventional, hybrid, and electric cars, the 31 chapters presented by Emadi (Illinois Institute of Technology) offer an overview of the automotive electrical systems, both established and emerging. Automotive electrical systems have come a long way from the simple wiring harness of only a few decades ago that connected the 12/14-volt supply, via mechanical switches, to a relatively small number of devices, such as starter motors, lights, windscreen wipers and gauges. Automotive electrical systems have come a long way from the simple wiring harness of only a few decades ago that connected the 12/14-volt supply, via mechanical switches, to a relatively small number of devices, such as starter motors, lights, windscreen wipers and gauges. |
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