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Most heavy-duty vehicles including trucks, tractors, buses, ambulances, refrigerated trailers, passenger vehicles, electric vehicles and boats have high amp Direct Current systems. Unlike the majority of components and systems in such vehicles, DC electrical systems have undergone very few major improvements in recent years. The Intelligent Power Management System discussed in this paper can offer significant improvements in the DC power management of such vehicles. The primary benefits of this system include: improved reliability of all electrical components, early warning of impending failures, extended service life, optimized generation, storage and use of power, and reduced maintenance cost and vehicle downtime. This paper will describe the Intelligent Power Management System, its design, applications and benefits.

This technical paper discusses various recent developments in Alternators and Starters used in Heavy-Duty applications such as Class 5,6,7& 8 Trucks, Buses and Emergency Vehicles. The subject matters included are recent technological advancements, changes in application environments, and practical solutions to increase the time to first failure. This paper also provides some useful tips for the designers of Trucks, Buses and Emergency Vehicles about integration of Alternators and Starters into their vehicle design.