To really understand how electricity works, we need to dig into the laws of physics and the forces of nature.

How does electricity work in a phone or computer? While this explains devices in our homes, how do mobile devices maintain an electric charge throughout the day?

How Electricity Works We will explain electricity by drawing an analogy to water in a pipe. Charge is like the drops of water inside the pipe; it describes a quantity of energy.

What is electricity, and how does it work? What does it mean for electricity to seek a path to ground? These answers and more, plus a brief history of the War of the Currents, inside.

There’s a drivetrain on it! We go over the battery, sensors, and other components that make your electric bicycle go.

EV 101: How Do Electric Cars Work? Eyeing a more environmentally friendly alternative to your gas-powered car? Electric vehicles are growing in popularity; here's how they get you from point A to B.

Global electric car sales rose 35% in 2023, with the U.S. leading the charge at 60% growth, reflecting increasing demand for ...

How do electric cars work? Not all electric-car set-ups are the same, but generally speaking electric cars work by using energy stored in a battery to feed one or more electric motors to provide ...