Term	Expanded	Definition
AMS	Accumulator Management System	The subsystem of the car responsible for the monitoring and safe usage of the BMS both internally and externally facing.
BMS	Battery Management System	The subsystem of the car responsible for the management of the actual battery segments and modules themself.
SCUM	Shutdown, Control and Universal Monitoring Unit	The subsystem responsible for looking after the bigger picture. It has the final say in the matter and is responsible for the external safety alerts.