Known for its engine braking technologies, such as the Jake Brake and High Power Density (HPD) engine brake, Jacobs is developing new valve-control technologies to enhance engine performance, reduce ...

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 MX-11 ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems provides a closer look at how Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) and Active Decompression Technology (ADT) improves emissions, fuel economy and driver comfort in an International LT625 ...

Fleet managers should have a good understanding of engine brakes and how they are properly used. How often do you hear drivers complaining about weak engine brakes? Some drivers will say the engine ...

Did you know that when you’re doing an engine overhaul, you also should take the time to tune up the engine brake? Too often, the fleet or repair shop gets wrapped up in the engine overhaul and does ...

COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced that it has closed on its acquisition of Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS) from Altra Industrial Motion Corp. Jacobs Vehicle ...

Altra Industrial Motion Corp. announced it entered into an agreement to sell its Jacobs Vehicle Systems business to Cummins Inc. for $325 million. JVS, whose technology is focused on engine retarding ...

In a marriage seemingly written in the stars, Cummins on Wednesday announced it plans to acquire Jacobs Vehicle Systems. Jacobs in 1961 introduced the first engine brake, the “Jake Brake,” which was ...

Cummins has signed an agreement to acquire Jacobs Vehicle Systems (JVS), a subsidiary of Altra Industrial Motion, and a supplier of engine braking, cylinder deactivation, start and stop, and thermal ...

Cummins Inc. struck a deal to acquire Jacobs Vehicle Systems from Altra Industrial Motion Corp. for $325 million. The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of the year, following the usual ...