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JACOBS TO SPOTLIGHT PROVEN BENEFITS OF HPD (HIGH POWER DENSITY) ENGINE BRAKE AT IAA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

5th July 2018 By propel-admin

OEM development programmes and trials in Europe, North America and Asia are proving Jacobs’ innovative braking technology is superior to traditional compression release braking and well-suited to engines with CNG as well as diesel. Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, will spotlight its High […]

BENEFITS OF JACOBS’ CYLINDER DEACTIVATION TECHNOLOGY ARE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED

25th February 2020 By Louise

Better fuel economy and lower emissions, already proven in extensive tests by Jacobs, have been independently measured Jacobs Vehicle Systems® has completed testing with an internationally known third-party laboratory, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to quantify the fuel savings and emissions benefits of Jacobs’ Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology. The tests were conducted […]

JACOBS INTRODUCES 2-STEP VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM TO ENHANCE ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY

18th July 2018 By propel-admin

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, has launched a new 2-Step Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) system. By enhancing performance and efficiency across an engine’s operating range, 2-Step VVA will help engine manufacturers further improve fuel consumption and reduce tailpipe emissions, as well as deliver […]

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS’ ENGINE BRAKES SPECIFIED ACROSS YUCHAI HEAVY DUTY ENGINE RANGE

1st April 2020 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a global manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, will supply compression release engine brakes across the full range of Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (Yuchai) K Series heavy duty engines. The long-term deal strengthens a relationship between Jacobs and Yuchai that began in 2012 with the supply of […]

JACOBS AND HINO MOTORS, LTD. SIGN LONG-TERM AGREEMENT

18th July 2018 By propel-admin

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, has signed a long-term supply agreement with Hino Motors, Ltd. which will last through 2025. With this long-term supply agreement, Jacobs Vehicle Systems (Jacobs®) and Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) continue their long-standing relationship which began in […]

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS’ ENGINE BRAKES SPECIFIED ON DOOSAN DX12 ENGINES FOR SOUTH KOREAN MARKET

20th May 2020 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a global manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, will supply a compression release engine brake to South Korean engine manufacturer Doosan Infracore for its DX12 model. With the new agreement, Jacobs’ products may be specified as a customer option on the DX12 Euro 6 engine […]

JACOBS TO ESTABLISH MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN CZECH REPUBLIC

20th September 2018 By propel-admin

New European plant for producing engine brake and valve actuation systems will add to the company’s manufacturing operations in the USA and China Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, announced today that it will open a manufacturing facility in the city of Brno in […]

Jacobs’ cylinder deactivation technology demonstrates 25 percent fuel economy gains while raising aftertreatment efficiency

18th June 2020 By Louise

Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology from Jacobs Vehicle Systems® has delivered a host of performance-enhancing benefits in recent independent validation tests carried out on next-generation diesel engines currently under development. These next-generation engines are being designed to meet the upcoming round of new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) standards slated […]

Jacobs delivers 1 Millionth engine brake for heavy-duty world engines

14th November 2018 By propel-admin

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces the sale of its one millionth engine brake for Daimler Trucks’ heavy duty engine platform (HDEP). For more than 10 years, Daimler Trucks has relied on the braking performance of the “Jake Brake®”, an especially […]

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Supports CARB’s latest guidelines for heavy truck emissions

8th July 2020 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems responds positively to newly proposed emission reduction strategies by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). On June 23rd, CARB posted a set of amendments on its website, which are to be discussed at its public meeting on August 27th. The projected emission rule will require that new heavy trucks still using fossil […]