Mack Trucks Inc. has introduced the PowerLeash engine brake, which is now available on Mack’s Application Specific Engine Technology (ASET) engines, providing drivers with improved vehicle braking ...

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 ...

Heavy-duty vehicle component manufacturer Jacobs Vehicle Systems has launched its new High Power Density Engine Brake for vehicle and engine manufacturers, announcing the technology at the IAA ...

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 ...

Cummins 2027 X15 engine debuts at TMC with up to 605 HP, 2,050 lb-ft of torque, and an updated aftertreatment system.

An exhaust brake is an effective cure for this problem. Mounted on the discharge side of the turbo or in the exhaust pipe, an exhaust brake incorporates a butterfly valve that creates exhaust ...

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

A new Illinois law is now in effect that allows jurisdictions to crack down on the unnecessary use of “jake” brakes without a sufficient muffler system, according to the Mid-West Truckers Association.

This column is a component of VFIS' "Operation Safe Arrival" initiative, aimed at heightening safety awareness and reducing the frequency and severity of accidents involving emergency vehicles. The ...

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 ...