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 wholly bespoke drivetrain required some significant changes to the vehicle beyond just cutting a hole in the chassis.
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Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to the now-standard mild hybrid drivetrain, plug-in hybrid models will offer more power and can go up to 52 miles on a charge.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The smaller Nomads will be powered by hybrid electric drivetrains, while the larger ones will use conventional engines.
—David Szondy
october 19, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Those electric drivetrains were destined for GM’s Orion Assembly Plant, for which GM received $480 million in grant funds from the state of Michigan to expand for electric vehicle production.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
In addition to the now-standard mild hybrid drivetrain, plug-in hybrid models will offer more power and can go up to 52 miles on a charge.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The smaller Nomads will be powered by hybrid electric drivetrains, while the larger ones will use conventional engines.
—David Szondy
october 19, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Those electric drivetrains were destined for GM’s Orion Assembly Plant, for which GM received $480 million in grant funds from the state of Michigan to expand for electric vehicle production.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drivetrain
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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