USA Archives - Page 5 of 9 - Propel Technology

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS INTRODUCES FULCRUM BRIDGE ENGINE TECHNOLOGY TO OFF-HIGHWAY MARKET

2nd October 2019 By Louise

Jacobs eliminates the need for valve lashing adjustments and makes lashless valvetrains compatible with engine braking, benefiting fuel economy and emissions. Technology to be exhibited for the first time at Agritechnica 2019 in Germany. Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a worldwide manufacturer of diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, has introduced its Fulcrum Bridge technology […]

U.S. Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower Program Features Allison Transmissions

29th October 2020 By Louise

Allison’s 3040 MX cross-drive transmission chosen by both manufacturers competing for the Army’s new Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle. Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and military vehicles, is an active participant in the U.S. Army’s combat vehicle modernisation plan, including the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) […]

UPDATED JAKE BRAKE ENHANCES PACCAR ENGINE LINEUP

31st March 2022 By Louise

March 31st, 2022 BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of engine retarding and valve actuation systems for the commercial vehicle industry, has upgraded the company’s engine brake on model-year 2021 PACCAR MX-11 heavy-duty diesel engines. The electronically controlled engine brake now includes a new high-flow solenoid to facilitate faster, smoother gear […]

Allison Transmission announces David S. Graziosi as next CEO

11th September 2017 By propel-admin

After nearly 18 years leading the company, Lawrence E. Dewey will retire as longest-serving CEO on May 31; Graziosi currently serves as President and CFO INDIANAPOLIS – Aug. 30, 2017 – The board of directors for Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today announced that President and Chief Financial Officer David S. Graziosi will succeed […]

Navistar to offer Allison transmissions with Cummins X15 engine for International® LT® Series and RH™ Series trucks

18th June 2018 By propel-admin

Recognised for maximising productivity, uptime and fuel economy, Allison automatics will now be offered with the available engines for both truck series Navistar has announced that the Allison TC10® for its International® LT® Series of heavy-duty, long haul trucks, and the Allison 3000 Highway Series™ for its RH™ Series of Class 8 regional haul tractors […]

Allison Transmission to build advanced vehicle environmental test facility

1st March 2019 By propel-admin

Vehicle Environmental Test facility to provide unique value to Allison partners Allison Transmission, a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, is investing in a new vehicle testing facility that will facilitate further innovation in the industry. This facility is to be located on the campus of Allison’s global headquarters […]

ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS

16th October 2019 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a leading worldwide manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, recently celebrated the delivery of its eight millionth engine brake. This milestone comes less than two years after Jacobs shipped its seven millionth brake, and nearly 60 years after the company’s first engine brake, invented by Clessie Cummins, […]

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS’ HPD (HIGH POWER DENSITY) ENGINE BRAKE SPECIFIED BY CHINESE TRUCK MAKER

10th November 2020 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ High Power Density® (HPD ®) engine brake has gone into production with a Chinese truck manufacturer. This is the first OEM application of HPD, launched in 2016, to be announced. The new Sinotruk Yellow River tractor unit, designed and manufactured by China National Heavy Duty Truck company (CNHTC), integrates Jacobs’ HPD technology […]

Jacobs Vehicle Systems to present modular emissions-reducing engine technologies at IAA Transportation 2022

20th July 2022 By propel-admin

BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems will showcase its latest portfolio of engine retarding and valve actuation technologies at IAA Transportation in Hannover, September 20-25, 2022 (Hall 22, Booth C11). The focus will be on Jacobs’ cylinder deactivation technology and its modular valvetrain concepts. Engine braking and cylinder deactivation technologies are key levers to […]

Jacobs manufactures 7 millionth engine brake

20th September 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 sale of its 7 millionth engine brake and that it will be displaying its latest technologies at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV). While 31 years passed before Jacobs sold its one […]