What does electronic handbrake mean?

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Electronic handbrake, also known as Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), refers to a technology that integrates temporary braking during driving and long-term parking braking after stopping, and achieves parking braking through electronic control. The electronic handbrake is a technology that realizes parking braking through electronic control. Its working principle is the same as that of a mechanical handbrake, both achieving parking braking control through the friction generated between the brake disc and the brake pads. The only difference is that the control method has changed from the previous mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button. The electronic handbrake has evolved from the basic parking function to include the automatic parking function AUTOHOLD. The application of AUTOHOLD automatic parking technology allows drivers to avoid prolonged braking when the vehicle is stopped. Activating the automatic electronic parking brake can prevent unnecessary vehicle sliding. Advantages of the electronic parking brake system: The parking brake handle is eliminated inside the cabin, providing more design flexibility for the interior styling. A single button replaces the driver's effort to pull the parking brake handle, making it simpler and less strenuous, reducing the operational burden on drivers, especially female drivers. With the continuous development of automotive electronic parking control technology, the system can not only achieve basic functions such as static parking, static release (off), and automatic release (off), but also includes auxiliary functions like automatic parking and dynamic parking. For example, the AUTOHOLD automatic parking button installed in Volkswagen models can perform the above functions. By integrating the dynamic stability control system into the electronic parking brake system, it makes driving safer and more convenient.