Generator VS Alternator

[Northernlites]

We ordered our 2023 Wrangler Sport Altitude last week. I noticed the 3.6 L eTorque engine has a generator versus an alternator. Curious as why Jeep decided to do that on certain engines. Thanks.

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[aldo98229]

Welcome to the forum.

Yes, the eTorque gets a 48V generator instead of an alternator. It’s part of the eTorque mild hybrid system designed to help turn those wheels from a standing start. It’s been like this since eTorque appeared five years ago.

 

[oldcjguy]

etorque has a generator instead of an alternator. The generator can double as an electric motor to provide the mild hybrid features

 

[Yellow Cake Kid]

It is a semantics issue.

A Belt Start Generator functions as an alternator when in charging mode, which provides the benefit of field regulation to improve systems maintenance and battery charging management.

 

[Yellow Cake Kid]

Follow up trivia:

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