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
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Best for flexible coverage options An extended car warranty from FlexCare by Mopar covers more than 5,000 car components, including major systems like the engine, transmission and drivetrain.
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Alora Bopray, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Rimac expands its electric drivetrain portfolio The solid-state program is only one part of the firm’s broader electrification strategy.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
With too few mechanics trained in electric drivetrains and battery systems, repairs can drag on for weeks and could clock up thousands of dollars in charges, a costly repair that may force many owners to discard otherwise functional vehicles.
—New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2025
Customers have the ability to option different drivetrains, suspension systems for altering the ride height (and, thus, overall appearance), and even choose different contemporary Chevrolet power trains.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
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Alora Bopray, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
Rimac expands its electric drivetrain portfolio The solid-state program is only one part of the firm’s broader electrification strategy.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
With too few mechanics trained in electric drivetrains and battery systems, repairs can drag on for weeks and could clock up thousands of dollars in charges, a costly repair that may force many owners to discard otherwise functional vehicles.
—New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2025
Customers have the ability to option different drivetrains, suspension systems for altering the ride height (and, thus, overall appearance), and even choose different contemporary Chevrolet power trains.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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