Advanced Power Management, APM
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The power management a subsystem of the energy management. The power management is run from the engine control unit (DME or DDE: Digital Engine Electronics or Digital Diesel Electronics).
While driving, the power management regulates power consumption of the most important electrical consumers and the power output of the alternator, as well as the battery charge.