electrohydraulic
adjective
elec·tro·hy·drau·lic
i-ˌlek-trō-hī-ˈdrȯ-lik 
-ˈdrä-
1
: of or relating to a combination of electric and hydraulic mechanisms
2
: involving or produced by the action of very brief but powerful pulse discharges of electricity under a liquid resulting in the generation of shock waves and highly reactive chemical species
an electrohydraulic effect
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This is biased entirely to rear-wheel drive but can send torque to the front wheels (up to 100 percent, should conditions demand it) via an electrohydraulic multiple clutch.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2018
The 4Motion system uses an electrohydraulic clutch pack to engage the compact all-wheel-drive coupling, which is situated neatly in the rear differential housing.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 1 Mar. 2018
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2018
The 4Motion system uses an electrohydraulic clutch pack to engage the compact all-wheel-drive coupling, which is situated neatly in the rear differential housing.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 1 Mar. 2018
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“Electrohydraulic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrohydraulic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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