Business Management Cummins acquires Jacobs Vehicle Systems February 10, 2022 Cummins has agreed to purchase Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS), supplier of engine braking, cylinder deactivation, start/stop, and thermal management technologies. The engine maker says the acquisition adds new technologies to…
Cylinder deactivation promises fuel efficiency and lower emissions August 24, 2021 There has always been some debate over the relative fuel efficiency of engines of varying displacement. No matter the displacement, a certain amount of fuel is required to deliver a…
Transportation Jacobs proves cylinder deactivation slashes NOx, saves fuel February 25, 2020 ATLANTA, Ga. — Jacobs Vehicle Systems has completed testing to quantify the fuel savings and emissions benefits of Jacobs’ Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology. Test results showed that CDA reduced…
Equipment Jacobs takes to the road to highlight new tech November 4, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – Jacobs Vehicle Systems is hitting the road to promote its new technologies, including a high-power density (HPD) engine brake. The first stop was the North American Commercial…
Jacobs Fulcrum Bridge eliminates lash adjustment need October 2, 2019 Jacobs Vehicle System’s new Fulcrum Bridge for off-highway trucks will eliminate the need to periodically adjust engine lash – the mechanical clearance between the valve and camshaft.
Sustainability Jacobs and Tula announce partnership August 7, 2019 Jacobs’ cylinder deactivation system BLOOMFIELD, Conn. – Jacobs Vehicle Systems is teaming up with Tula Technology to further develop cylinder deactivation (CDA) technologies, which reduce engine fuel consumption and…
Jake brake now standard on International’s A26 engine May 13, 2019 Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ 5783A engine brake is now standard equipment on International Trucks’ A26 engine.
