A stabilized electric distribution system for use in a vehicle having
electric assist. The system electrically couples an electric assist bus
to an accessory load bus while protecting the first electrical bus from
electric assist and regenerative braking induced voltage variations. An
energy management controller selectively controls each of a electric
motor/generator, a DC/DC converter, and an alternator to affect electric
energy distribution within the system. Preferably, the electric energy
distribution is controlled to maintain the first electrical bus voltage
within a predefined voltage range.