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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That weight advantage contributes to more nimble handling off-road, smoother braking, better fuel efficiency, and a drivetrain designed to last.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Advanced driver assistance systems including traction control and steering assist also tap into the drivetrain’s precise delivery of electric power to help out in emergency maneuvers.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
There are then four options for range and drivetrain from there.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Lifecycle case studies have shown fuel savings of over 60 percent, and because electric drivetrains have fewer moving parts than diesel drivetrains, maintenance costs are lower too.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2025
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Advanced driver assistance systems including traction control and steering assist also tap into the drivetrain’s precise delivery of electric power to help out in emergency maneuvers.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
There are then four options for range and drivetrain from there.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Lifecycle case studies have shown fuel savings of over 60 percent, and because electric drivetrains have fewer moving parts than diesel drivetrains, maintenance costs are lower too.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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