Power is both the blessing and the curse of diesel engines, which is where retarders, more commonly known as engine brakes, come into play. Pacbrake explains that since diesel engines lack a retarding ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced that it has developed what it calls the next generation of engine braking technology. According to the company, this all-new technology delivers 50 percent more power ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a global manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems is to supply its compression release engine brake to Hino Motors (China) Co., Ltd. for its new 10.5-liter U11C diesel engine. The engine is a new model for the Chinese market ...

Dec. 28—Local law enforcement officials said "jake braking," or engine braking, is an uncommon issue they don't deal with in the area. The compression release engine brake is a braking mechanism that ...

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 ...

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) — Extremely loud noises from sand trucks and other big rigs near residential areas of Bossier City have led to a new law. As a result, the use of Jake brakes soon will be ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced last week the availability of the engine brake model 5783A as standard equipment on the International A26 engine. Jacobs has supplied a compression release engine ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced the launch of a compression release engine brake for 2020 Hino XL Series heavy-duty trucks for the U.S. market. The Bloomfield, Conn.-based company’s engine brake ...