Most modern cars offer at least two ways to charge up a smartphone, in the form of a 12V lighter socket and a USB port. The latter could be more convenient for many, as it uses the same cable you ...

[Avionics Magazine 01-06-17] Operators with an older fleet might be in possession of aircraft carrying a 12-volt cigarette lighter socket in its instrument panel. While the capability might have been ...

The diagram shows the circuit of a versatile USB power socket that safely converts the 12V battery voltage into stable 5V. This circuit makes it possible to power/recharge any USB power-operated ...

Okay, here's what's happened: You had to get out of town, fast. Maybe you just need a break, maybe you need to clear out while things blows over. Who knows. Point is, you're in your car, heading out ...

Every day, countless family arguments arise on the subject of who gets to charge their device on the move. Sometimes a car just doesn’t have enough power sockets to go round, and that’s why ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For decades, cars, trucks, and other vehicles have had an electric cigarette lighter built into the dashboard or some other easily accessible ...

Depending on the age of your car, it might contain a round 12 V power outlet in the dash, or possibly in the elbow compartment. And depending on your own age, you might know that as the cigarette ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've covered a number of car hacks here, but I feel like the absolute best hack in all of motoring history has been ignored. It's something ...

Has anyone produced a better power take off socket than the 'cigarette lighter' socket? I find that running my cold box from my Hyundai Tucson's rear socket results in the plug getting very hot, ...