The Jake Brake® turns 60-years-old
11th May 2021 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a worldwide manufacturer of engine retarding and valve actuation systems for the commercial vehicle industry, celebrates the company’s 60th anniversary in 2021. In 1961, Jacobs introduced the first engine brake for commercial vehicles, which was invented by Clessie Cummins, the founding father of what is now Cummins Inc. More than nine million […]

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JACOBS ENGINE BRAKE AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL A26 ENGINE
20th March 2017 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 launch of a compression release engine brake for the International A26 engine. Continuing their strong relationship, Jacobs and Navistar engineers collaborated to provide an engine brake for the latest A26 International engine offering.  By […]

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JACOBS SELECTS QUARLINK FOR SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD
7th June 2019 By propel-admin

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of diesel engine retarding and valve actuation systems, recently named Quarlink Corporation the company’s 2018 Supplier of the Year. Presented during the annual Jacobs Supplier Conference, the award recognises a company that demonstrates outstanding performance primarily in the areas of quality, delivery and cost.   Roughly 120 suppliers are […]

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Jacobs’ Cylinder Deactivation system supports ClearFlame Engine Technologies
18th May 2021 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a worldwide manufacturer of engine retarding and valve actuation systems for the commercial vehicle industry, recently teamed with ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a growing start-up pioneering a new engine technology that enables low-carbon and carbon-negative fuels to be easily integrated into existing heavy-duty diesel engine platforms. ClearFlame is pioneering engine technology that enables […]

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