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 will only be available with the all-wheel drive P10 and P12 drivetrains, not the rear-wheel drive P6.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The concept was designed to be as streamlined as possible and lacks the heavy batteries and bulky drivetrains found on so many of today’s luxury trailers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Not only does the Komodo produce more power and instrumentally more peak torque, but the rapid throttle response and the single-speed simplicity that characterize electric drivetrains give it a far bigger edge.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
These bikes have what, to modern riders, appears to be a comically large front wheel, but Anderson explained its practical purpose: Because modern gear-and-chain drivetrain systems had not yet been invented, a larger wheel circumference meant more distance traveled with one pump of the pedal.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The concept was designed to be as streamlined as possible and lacks the heavy batteries and bulky drivetrains found on so many of today’s luxury trailers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Not only does the Komodo produce more power and instrumentally more peak torque, but the rapid throttle response and the single-speed simplicity that characterize electric drivetrains give it a far bigger edge.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
These bikes have what, to modern riders, appears to be a comically large front wheel, but Anderson explained its practical purpose: Because modern gear-and-chain drivetrain systems had not yet been invented, a larger wheel circumference meant more distance traveled with one pump of the pedal.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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