No, a standard 12V charger cannot correctly charge an 18V battery. Its output is too low to bring the higher-voltage pack to full charge, and improvised connections can bypass the protections built into … Read more
Yes, some electric cars can charge from a generator, but only when the generator, outlet, grounding arrangement and charging equipment meet the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements. Many unsafe or poorly regulated setups will be … Read more
A generator may keep its starting battery charged, but many portable models will not do it automatically just because the engine is running. The answer depends on the generator’s charging circuit, not its … Read more