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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Ford's truck has multiple available powertrain and drivetrain options.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Its front-drive layout keeps the character familiar, while the electric drivetrain removes the last traces of engine vibration.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
For engineers working in adjacent fields like electric vehicle drivetrains or defense systems the progress of companies like USA Rare Earth has direct material implications.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
The Boxer’s chassis, engine, and drivetrain are standardized and can be repaired or replaced relatively quickly.
—David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Its front-drive layout keeps the character familiar, while the electric drivetrain removes the last traces of engine vibration.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
For engineers working in adjacent fields like electric vehicle drivetrains or defense systems the progress of companies like USA Rare Earth has direct material implications.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
The Boxer’s chassis, engine, and drivetrain are standardized and can be repaired or replaced relatively quickly.
—David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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