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if it is running then there is no need to charge it
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Does an alternator charge a battery while the car is not running?
No , just when the engine is running
What does a vehicle depend on to keep it charged while the car is running?
The alternator - it provides a charge to the battery while the engine is running.
Can a car's alternator charge the battery while the car is not running?
No. The alternator has to be turning to produce the charging voltage. It only turns when the engine is running.
How far car an electric car got on full charge?
an electric car can go any where from 40 to 325 miles on a full charge
How long does a charge last in an electric car?
This completely depends on the model of the electric car.
How do you know if your altinater as gone in your car?
If your battery doesn't hold a charge while running then your alternator is bad
Will it deplete your car battery if you charge your cell phone without the car running?
not at all but if you dont use your car for a while and charge you phone inside its maybe possible but after a month or so if your battery is worn
Should your car stay running when you take the pos battery termanal off?
A battery is used to start a car. Once it is running, the alternator then supplies electrical energy to charge the battery as well as power the electrical systems in the car. Removing the battery while the car is running will not affect the running of the car.
What does an alternator produce?
An alternator produces direct current that is used to charge up the battery while the car is running.
What is the average distance an electric hybrid car can go on one charge?
Normally this distance is about 100 miles. This is only if the car is fully electric. Most hybrids use fuel as well, and the car will use fuel while charging the battery.
Does my car have to be running for the Nextel Motorola OEM phone charger to charge my phone?
Your car will have to at least have the battery running to charge the phone, but the engine does not have to be engaged.
Can any alternator in existence charge the battery while the car is off and not moving for any length of time - is this at all possible?
nope car must be running
