Jacobs Vehicle Systems

Bloomfield, CT 06002

Company Details
22 East Dudley Town Rd.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
US
http://www.jacobsvehiclesystems.com/

Jacobs Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Bloomfield, CT, where it has a 260,000 sq. ft. design, testing and manufacturing facility, with support sites in Europe, Japan and China. Jake Brake products are used by North American heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers as well as Hino, Hyundai and Mitsubishi in Asia and DAF and Daimler in Europe. Registered to the ISO 14001 and TS16949 standards, Jacobs Vehicle Systems is the world’s leading producer of vehicle retarding and valve actuation technologies. 

Articles & News
Cummins Sign
Cummins Acquires Jacobs Vehicle Systems
Engine braking and cylinder deactivation will be key components to meeting current and future emissions regulations for Cummins.
April 18, 2022
CASE G Series wheel loaders have been approved for use with B20 biodiesel.
OEM Industry News Briefs: CASE G Series Wheel Loaders Approved for use of B20 Biodiesel
CASE G Series wheel loaders equipped with certain FPT engines can now use B20 biodiesel, Cummins has acquired Jacobs Vehicle Systems and more news you may have missed.
February 10, 2022
NFI operates its Volvo VNR Electric fleet out of its Chino warehouse facility in Southern California.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Volvo Trucks Showcasing Electric Truck Benefits
Volvo Trucks North America and NFI are demonstrating the viability and benefits of electric trucks as part of the Run on Less – Electric showcase, Goodyear is partnering with Plus on autonomous trucks and more news you may have missed.
August 25, 2021
The Doosan 14-ton DX140LC-5 crawler excavator is one of the company's more popular models.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Doosan Exhibiting New Machines at World of Concrete 2021
Doosan is exhibiting its next-generation wheel loader at World of Concrete, Oshkosh Defense is awarded a contract extension and more news you may have missed.
May 5, 2021
Electric vehicles like the VNR Electric demonstrate what is feasible currently in the market and will help California and other states meet their emissions reduction goals.
States Band Together to Bring Electric Trucks to Roadways
California and 14 other states have put in place rulings that will accelerate market adoption of zero-emission trucks.
August 4, 2020
Jacobs' Cylinder Deactivation technology reduces camshaft friction as well as pumping losses in part-load conditions.
Engine Efficiency and Performance Remain Key Design Factors for Manufacturers
Enhancements to internal components as well as the development of new technologies are enabling manufacturers to enhance their engine designs.
February 24, 2020
Products & Press Releases
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Jake Brake from Jacobs Vehicle Systems
It now includes a new high-flow solenoid to facilitate faster, smoother gear shifting, resulting in simplified and smoother vehicle operation, as well as fuel consumption improvements.
April 5, 2022
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Jacobs and Tula Technology Collaborate on CDA with Dynamic Skip Fire Technology
The companies will work together to accelerate development of Jacobs Cylinder Deactivation valve actuation technology in conjunction with Tula’s Dynamic Skip Fire control algorithms to meet emissions targets.
September 17, 2021
The Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology at Jacobs Vehicle Systems has been employed at ClearFlame Engine Technologies to enhance the success of the company’s heavy-duty decarbonized engine plan to reduce harmful emissions.
Jacobs Advanced Valvetrains Support ClearFlame Engine Technologies’ Decarbonized Engine Development
Jacobs Vehicle Systems' Cylinder Deactivation technology will allow the ClearFlame engine to use a range of alternative fuels.
May 13, 2021
Jacobs modular HPD system allows OEMs to select different versions of the technology depending on the application.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems' HPD Engine Break Specified by Chinese Truck Maker
China National Heavy Duty Truck company's new Sinotruk Yellow River tractor unit integrates Jacobs’ HPD technology in its 11- and 13-liter engines.
November 16, 2020
The engine brakes are delivered from Jacobs’ Brno factory to engine plants all over Europe, where they are installed in engines and later fitted in thousands of trucks.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems produces 50,000th Engine Brake at New Brno Plant
The plant in Brno is expected to play an important role in the further growth of the company by helping increase production capacity.
September 30, 2020
Hino Brake New
Jacobs Engine Brakes Specified on New Hino Engines
The compression release engine brake will be supplied for new engines meeting China 6 emissions regulations.
August 14, 2020
Videos & Resources
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Design & Engineering Insights: Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sees Engine Brake Use Growing in Off-Highway Equipment
Equipment operators also require retarding capabilities which provide safe downhill travel, and gain value from the engine brakes’ ability to help reduce wear on brake pads.
February 17, 2021
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Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sees Modular Valvetrains Helping OEMs Reduce Emissions
A modular valvetrain which can meet all of an OEM’s design requirements will help to ensure compliance with evolving emissions regulations.
January 26, 2021
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Cummins Sign
Cummins Acquires Jacobs Vehicle Systems
Engine braking and cylinder deactivation will be key components to meeting current and future emissions regulations for Cummins.
April 18, 2022
Mx 11 Soft Studio 600dpi
Jake Brake from Jacobs Vehicle Systems
It now includes a new high-flow solenoid to facilitate faster, smoother gear shifting, resulting in simplified and smoother vehicle operation, as well as fuel consumption improvements.
April 5, 2022
CASE G Series wheel loaders have been approved for use with B20 biodiesel.
OEM Industry News Briefs: CASE G Series Wheel Loaders Approved for use of B20 Biodiesel
CASE G Series wheel loaders equipped with certain FPT engines can now use B20 biodiesel, Cummins has acquired Jacobs Vehicle Systems and more news you may have missed.
February 10, 2022
Demo Truck
Jacobs and Tula Technology Collaborate on CDA with Dynamic Skip Fire Technology
The companies will work together to accelerate development of Jacobs Cylinder Deactivation valve actuation technology in conjunction with Tula’s Dynamic Skip Fire control algorithms to meet emissions targets.
September 17, 2021
NFI operates its Volvo VNR Electric fleet out of its Chino warehouse facility in Southern California.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Volvo Trucks Showcasing Electric Truck Benefits
Volvo Trucks North America and NFI are demonstrating the viability and benefits of electric trucks as part of the Run on Less – Electric showcase, Goodyear is partnering with Plus on autonomous trucks and more news you may have missed.
August 25, 2021
The Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology at Jacobs Vehicle Systems has been employed at ClearFlame Engine Technologies to enhance the success of the company’s heavy-duty decarbonized engine plan to reduce harmful emissions.
Jacobs Advanced Valvetrains Support ClearFlame Engine Technologies’ Decarbonized Engine Development
Jacobs Vehicle Systems' Cylinder Deactivation technology will allow the ClearFlame engine to use a range of alternative fuels.
May 13, 2021
The Doosan 14-ton DX140LC-5 crawler excavator is one of the company's more popular models.
OEM Industry News Briefs: Doosan Exhibiting New Machines at World of Concrete 2021
Doosan is exhibiting its next-generation wheel loader at World of Concrete, Oshkosh Defense is awarded a contract extension and more news you may have missed.
May 5, 2021
D&e Jacobs
Design & Engineering Insights: Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sees Engine Brake Use Growing in Off-Highway Equipment
Equipment operators also require retarding capabilities which provide safe downhill travel, and gain value from the engine brakes’ ability to help reduce wear on brake pads.
February 17, 2021
Facebooklogo
Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sees Modular Valvetrains Helping OEMs Reduce Emissions
A modular valvetrain which can meet all of an OEM’s design requirements will help to ensure compliance with evolving emissions regulations.
January 26, 2021
Jacobs modular HPD system allows OEMs to select different versions of the technology depending on the application.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems' HPD Engine Break Specified by Chinese Truck Maker
China National Heavy Duty Truck company's new Sinotruk Yellow River tractor unit integrates Jacobs’ HPD technology in its 11- and 13-liter engines.
November 16, 2020
The engine brakes are delivered from Jacobs’ Brno factory to engine plants all over Europe, where they are installed in engines and later fitted in thousands of trucks.
Jacobs Vehicle Systems produces 50,000th Engine Brake at New Brno Plant
The plant in Brno is expected to play an important role in the further growth of the company by helping increase production capacity.
September 30, 2020
Hino Brake New
Jacobs Engine Brakes Specified on New Hino Engines
The compression release engine brake will be supplied for new engines meeting China 6 emissions regulations.
August 14, 2020
Electric vehicles like the VNR Electric demonstrate what is feasible currently in the market and will help California and other states meet their emissions reduction goals.
States Band Together to Bring Electric Trucks to Roadways
California and 14 other states have put in place rulings that will accelerate market adoption of zero-emission trucks.
August 4, 2020
High Power Density
Jacobs Cylinder Deactivation Technology Improves Fuel Economy 25%
Independent validation tests have demonstrated the fuel economy benefits of the technology, as well as its potential to increase aftertreatment efficiency.
June 19, 2020
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Jacobs Supplying Engine Brake for Doosan Euro 6 Engine
Jacobs' compression release engine brake can slow a heavily loaded vehicle from roughly 55 mph to 44 mph in 30% less time and distance than wheel brakes alone.
May 20, 2020
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Jacobs Vehicle Systems Supplying Engine Brakes for Heavy-Duty Engines
The company's compression release engine brake takes the load off a truck’s foundation brakes, turning the engine into a power-absorbing air compressor via a compression-release mechanism.
April 2, 2020
Jacobs' Cylinder Deactivation technology reduces camshaft friction as well as pumping losses in part-load conditions.
Engine Efficiency and Performance Remain Key Design Factors for Manufacturers
Enhancements to internal components as well as the development of new technologies are enabling manufacturers to enhance their engine designs.
February 24, 2020
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Jacobs Fulcrum Bridge Technology
The Fulcrum Bridge technology makes lashless valve trains compatible with engine braking, benefiting fuel economy and emissions.
November 15, 2019
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Jacobs to Introduce Cylinder Deactivation Technology at IAA Commercial Vehicles
Jacobs' Cylinder Deactivation Technology helps lower emissions and improve fuel economy.
September 6, 2018
Jacobs Introduces 2-Step VVA System to Enhance Engine Performance and Efficiency
Jacobs' 2-Step Variable Valve Actuation system provides combustion engineers with the ability to optimize valve timing at two operating points to help engine manufacturers improve fuel consumption and reduce tailpipe emissions.
July 18, 2018
Jacobs Signs Long-Term Agreement with Hino Motors Ltd.
Jacobs will continue to provide Hino with high-performing braking technologies, as well as expand the companies' working relationship to bring new technologies to the market.
July 18, 2018
Jacobs to Spotlight Benefits of High Power Density Engine Brake at IAA Commercial Vehicles
Testing has shown that Jacobs' HPD can equal or exceed the braking capabilities of a driveline retarder for approximately one-third of the equipment cost.
July 9, 2018
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Jacobs 1.5 Stroke HPD Engine Brake
The Jacobs 1.5 Stroke HPD (High Power Density) engine brake provides braking power improvements of up to 40% at high engine speeds compared with traditional compression release braking.
May 17, 2018
Cummins Awards Jacobs Vehicle Systems with Category Partnership
Cummins recently presented Jacobs Vehicle Systems with the Category Partner Award to recognize it as a world leader in engine braking technology.
February 1, 2018