JACOBS' BLOG

In recent years, Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ engineers have conducted a series of field tests comparing trucks with and without engine brakes. The results have given fleet owners and drivers reasons to smile.

As engine manufacturers began providing high power density engines for better fuel economy and lower cost of ownership for their customers, a need for better engine brake performance at lower rpm became important.

When the price of diesel soared to record-high prices in 2008, the development of natural gas engines accelerated for both on-highway medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

After a successful launch of the High Power Density® (HPD®) engine brake in early 2016, the HPD demo truck continued its tour by stopping at the Ramstein Autohof, a truck stop in Ramstein, Germany.

Historically, India struggled to keep pace with global emissions regulations. India is now actively trying up to catch up with global emissions standards and has decided to skip BS5 and leapfrog to BS6.