The equations of electrodynamics are presented, it is shown that plane and spherical electromagnetic waves are their solutions, while the spherical wave propagates only outward. Fields of uniformly moving charges are also solutions of equations. The question of finding a universal form of equations admitting a solution in the form of a field of an arbitrarily moving charge remains open. The question is raised about the existence of a two-parameter group of transformations of electromagnetic fields along with the well-known one-parameter group. The equation of motion of a charged particle in an electromagnetic field is considered without simplifying approximations. The principle of operation of an unconventional alternator in a constant electric field and a corresponding engine, as well as new types of generators of direct and impulse current, are described.