drivetrain

noun

drive·​train ˈdrīv-ˌtrān How to pronounce drivetrain (audio)
: the parts (such as the universal joint and the driveshaft) that connect the transmission with the driving axles of an automobile
also : power train
the drivetrain warranty

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The system being developed at the company's research and development department in Sindelfingen, Germany, integrates the brakes right into the drivetrain, in an arrangement that works very much like a transmission brake. New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024 Period-correct and attractive Alpina wheels are frequently added, but a more extreme suspension, as well as upgrades to the drivetrain and interior are also often encountered. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 Both batteries can be offered in 2WD drivetrains, but 4WD versions only come with the larger one. Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2024 Its only meaningful shortcoming versus other compact SUVs is the lack of a hybrid drivetrain, and that’s arguably offset by the existence of the Equinox EV, despite the fact that the electric SUV shares nothing but its name and a mild resemblance with the gasoline model. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drivetrain 

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drivetrain was in 1938

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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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