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  • I was always amused about this question so forwarding it here.
    We all know that electrical items should be earthed to avoid shocks .We see it in every applainces and electrical items but what about automobile?We use headlights,tail lights, side lights, parking lights, horns, ac, fan, etc but do they require earthing? If yes what is the sole purpose of doing it and how the earthing was done?If not earthed, what will happen to us who were driving it or traveling by it?Does they do it by connecting it to frames of automobile ? If yes, I have a doubt- It cannot reach ground because tyre is built by use of rubber material and it is not a conductor.
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  • Saandeep Sreerambatla

    Member • Oct 9, 2013

    what do you exactly mean by grounding or earthing?
    There are multiple ways we can do that, ideally at home earthing etc is done in order to avoid the fault current not to effect the appliances.

    So as far my knowledge goes , car doesnt have the capability to generate high amount of power, only thing that might blow is head lamps.

    Who said tyres are not conductive? Most of the tyres have carbon which conduct;the static electricity which is generated by the car in motion is gone to ground through tyres.

    There are few modern types made from silica which is a great insulator, in this case people will get mild shock while exiting the car .
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  • The Observer

    Member • Oct 13, 2013

    Well, thats' a good question. Earthing in automobiles is usually done on the chassis. It doesn't necessarily have to be the earth to ground always. There's this interesting discussion which would give you the answer-

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    I guess your answer comes up from the 3rd comment onwards 😀
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  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Administrator • Oct 13, 2013

    This discussion: <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/can-air-act-as-ground-for-electrical-circuits.69684">Can Air Act As "Ground" For Electrical Circuits?</a>
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  • Siddhant Mukherjee

    Member • Oct 20, 2013

    @#-Link-Snipped-# : Earthing is very necessary in automobiles. The reason is the development of static charge in tyres when they rub on the ground. The staic charge may be high enough to create spark and might be a reason for fuel tank to catch fire. For small or light vehicles its not so important as it is in heavy vehicles.
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  • ikk*

    Member • Feb 22, 2016

    Why we use earthing in bikes or cars.ans pls.
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  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Administrator • Feb 22, 2016

    ikk*
    Why we use earthing in bikes or cars.ans pls.
    Well, because the faulty currents in electric circuits need a path. 😀
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  • ikk*

    Member • Feb 22, 2016

    Sir can any one ellobrate all the suitable reasons.
    As u told...sir bt wt about cars.only wheels are in contacts of earth.so hw can faulty current get ground.
    Kaustubh Katdare
    Well, because the faulty currents in electric circuits need a path. 😀
    One more thng.i tooked a earth connection b/w starter moter and earthng cable which is connected to frame of vehicle.it is al abt a bike.
    ikk*
    Sir can any one ellobrate all the suitable reasons.
    As u told...sir bt wt about cars.only wheels are in contacts of earth.so hw can faulty current get ground.
    I m nt able to play this link.may u provide pdf or text pls?.
    The Observer
    Well, thats' a good question. Earthing in automobiles is usually done on the chassis. It doesn't necessarily have to be the earth to ground always. There's this interesting discussion which would give you the answer-

    #-Link-Snipped-#

    I guess your answer comes up from the 3rd comment onwards 😀
    Admin sir .m unable to acess this link.pls provide pdf or else
    Kaustubh Katdare
    This discussion: <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/can-air-act-as-ground-for-electrical-circuits.69684">Can Air Act As "Ground" For Electrical Circuits?</a>
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