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

also : power train

the drivetrain warranty

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The base model comes with a Shimano Deore XT 11-speed drivetrain, but belt drives with hub gears are also available. —

New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025 At just $131 bucks under $48 Grand, this 2025 Hyundai Tuscan SUV is the top tier Limited Edition, with a mild hybrid drivetrain, and has all wheel drive (AWD) for extra traction and safety control. —

Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025 Tesla says the drivetrain itself hasn’t changed significantly, but the other improvements have enabled the new car to go 22 miles further – 353 miles instead of 331 miles (WLTP). —

James Morris, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 But Koenigsegg’s Swedish creation is not a wheel hub motor, requiring an axle and other weighty drivetrain components to transmit power to the ground. —

IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for drivetrain