Can the Car Battery Be Charged While the Engine Is Running?
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Yes, the car battery can be charged while the engine is running. When the car is idling, the engine drives the alternator, which in turn charges the battery. However, the efficiency of charging the car battery by idling the engine is relatively low. If the battery is severely depleted, it is recommended to remove the battery and charge it using a dedicated charger. A car battery, also known as a storage battery, is a type of battery that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. Typically, the term "car battery" refers to a lead-acid battery, which mainly uses lead and its oxides as electrodes and a sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. In a standard lead-acid battery, the plates are composed of lead and lead oxides, and the electrolyte is an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid.