Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced the introduction of the optimized engine brake for the 2017 Cummins X15 engine. “The 2017 X15 capitalizes on the optimization of the VGT and the braking cam to deliver ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ compression release engine brake for International’s A26 engine is engineered to leverage the A26’s variable geometry turbo to increase engine brake performance at lower engine ...

The Jacobs compression release engine brake, or "Jake brake," is now in its 60th year of service, with more than 9 million of the systems manufactured by 2019. The compression release brake system, ...

GUANGZHOU, GUANGDONG, CHINA, January 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global automotive components industry is undergoing a significant transformation as leading ...

Available on the company's ASET engines, the PowerLeash engine brake system reaches 420 braking horsepower at 2,100 rpm. It provides near-instantaneous response, thus enhancing the downshifting ...

Among the many characteristics that differentiate diesel and gasoline engines, a diesel's lack of engine braking is probably the least pronounced-yet one of the most significant. While diesels are ...

For heavy duty trucks like semis hauling lots of cargo over long distances, conventional friction brakes just can't do it on their own. To maintain safe speeds and prevent overheating on long descents ...

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 ...

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...

Discover how MotoGP Engine Braking works, why it’s vital for control, performance and safety, and how advanced electronics ...