NEWS & EVENTS

TMC 2020

Jacobs is returning to the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in 2020. Join us in the Advanced Technology Pavilion, Booth 2745 to learn more about how your fleet can benefit from Jacobs' latest technologies such as Active Decompression Technology®, High Power Density® Engine Brakes, and more!

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Latest News

Mar 27, 2019

In the News: Hino 500 series

Prime Mover Magazine recently reviewed the new Hino 500 vehicle in Japan. Included in the article is the review of the Jacobs Engine Brake.

A noteworthy feature is the standard fitment of a Jacobs engine brake or ‘Jake Brake’ across the range, providing first-class engine braking capability.

The brake-saving potential of the combined retardation from the exhaust and Jake brake was clearly evident.

Mar 25, 2019

In the News: Average Price of Diesel Rises

Transport Topics recently spoke to Robb Janak, Director of New Technology at Jacobs, about improving fuel efficiency and reducing NOx with the latest technologies from Jacobs such as Cylinder Deactivation and Variable Valve Actuation.

Feb 27, 2019

Jacobs to Collaborate with West Virginia University's CAFEE Research Center on Low Emissions Technology Testing

BLOOMFIELD, CT, USA – Jacobs Vehicle Systems® announces a collaboration with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engine, and Emissions (CAFEE) at West Virginia University to further define the benefits of Jacobs’ Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) and Early Exhaust Valve Opening (EEVO) systems on heavy-duty diesel engines for commercial vehicles.

Feb 11, 2019

Jacobs Launches Brake for Hino Motors' First US Class 8 Truck

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 all-new 2020 Hino XL Series Truck.

Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, please contact your regional representative listed below.

O'Neill Public Relations
Las Vegas, Nevada
+1 215-485-1282
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Harbort Wu
Director, Business Development and Engineering-Asia
+86 138 166 16470
harbort.wu@jakebrake.com

Propel Technologies
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1295 770868
info@propel-technology.com

geldermannKOMMUNIKATION
Germany
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Events

Feb 24, 2020

TMC 2020

Join us in the Advanced Technology Pavilion during the 2020 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. At the show, Jacobs will be showing off our latest engine braking and valve actuation systems. Stop by to learn more about our High Power Density engine brake, 2-Step Variable Valve Actuation, Active Decompression Technology, and Cylinder Deactivation.

While you are at the booth, ask about our 2020 technology demo vehicle and learn how you can become one of the first people to experience our latest technologies.