drivetrain

noun

drive·train ˈdrīv-ˌtrān

: the parts (such as the universal joint and the driveshaft) that connect the transmission with the driving axles of an automobile

also : power train

the drivetrain warranty

Examples of drivetrain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Consider an automotive company with an R&D department designing a next-generation electric drivetrain. —

Walt Hearn, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Seasoned riders, for instance, might feel more comfortable having that precise control over drivetrain engagement. —

New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024 Other new Mercedes EVs go much further in their innovation, gaining greater advantage from their electric drivetrains given that they were designed as EVs from the outset. —

Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024 The Hero is available in two drivetrain options, a $3,099 version with a mid-mount 750-Watt motor and a somewhat different frame design, and a $2,499 version with a 1,000-Watt hub motor in the back wheel and a step-through frame. —

William Roberson, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drivetrain

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