EPB

EPB is an acronym that can refer to several different entities or technologies, depending on context. Two of the most common meanings are Electric Parking Brake and the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga.

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is an electronically controlled parking brake system used in many modern automobiles. Instead of a traditional hand lever or foot pedal, the brake is activated by a switch or button and engaged by an electric motor that applies the rear brakes, often through a hydraulic or brake-by-wire circuit. EPB systems may include features such as auto-hold, auto-release, and integration with hill-start assist or other driving aids. They can save space and enable advanced vehicle control logic, but they rely on the vehicle’s electrical system and can add complexity to maintenance and repair.

Electric Power Board of Chattanooga (EPB) is a municipal utility serving Chattanooga, Tennessee. It provides electricity and, through its EPB Fiber network, telecommunications services such as high-speed internet, television, and phone services. Founded in 1935 as a public utility, EPB has developed a city-wide fiber-optic network that has offered gigabit internet to residents and businesses, contributing to digital inclusion and local economic development. EPB is governed by a locally appointed leadership structure and operates as a citizen-owned utility.