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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This reduction in size and mass makes the architecture especially attractive for electric vehicle applications, where drivetrain compactness is a critical design constraint.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
In addition to eating up gas, constant, hard acceleration will also severely strain your drivetrain components.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Ford's truck has multiple available powertrain and drivetrain options.
—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
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
In addition to eating up gas, constant, hard acceleration will also severely strain your drivetrain components.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Ford's truck has multiple available powertrain and drivetrain options.
—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
See All Example Sentences for drivetrain
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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