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Vehicle electrical system management systems and methods are provided for a vehicle, such as a tractor/trailer. In particular, a system and method are provided for detecting a faulty alternator or other motorized component by analyzing the waveform of the alternator and other motor of the vehicle. A

Vehicle electrical system management systems and methods are provided for a vehicle, such as a tractor/trailer. In particular, a system and method are provided for detecting a faulty alternator or other motorized component by analyzing the waveform of the alternator and other motor of the vehicle. As a result, the system and method can provide a motorist with an advance warning as whether the alternator or other motor is functioning improperly. In addition, a system and method are provided for controlling the charging of a battery based upon the temperature of the battery such that the battery can be charged in a more efficient manner. In this regard, the temperature of the battery is sensed and the alternator thereafter charges the battery to a predefined voltage based upon the sensed temperature and a predetermined battery temperature/battery voltage schedule.

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[ That which is claimed:] [1.] A vehicle comprising:an engine for producing mechanical energy to propel said vehicle;engine cranking means operatively connected to said engine for cranking said engine;a battery mounted on said vehicle to supply electrical energy to said engine cranking means;an alte

[ That which is claimed:] [1.] A vehicle comprising:an engine for producing mechanical energy to propel said vehicle;engine cranking means operatively connected to said engine for cranking said engine;a battery mounted on said vehicle to supply electrical energy to said engine cranking means;an alternator operatively connected to said battery to supply electrical energy to said battery;temperature sensing means operatively connected to said battery for sensing the temperature of said battery; andcontrol means, operatively connected to said temperature sensing means and said alternator, for controlling the electrical energy supplied by said alternator to said battery in response to a predetermined battery temperature/battery voltage schedule such that said battery is appropriately charged based upon the sensed temperature of said battery.