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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Both batteries can be offered in 2WD drivetrains, but 4WD versions only come with the larger one.
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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
That frame will also be optimized for a belt-drive drivetrain, which will be paired with a wider-range hub motor.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
These are in addition to the van’s standard hybrid drivetrain that nets up to 36 mpg, along with the optional all-wheel-drive system that enhances the Sienna’s all-weather capabilities.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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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
That frame will also be optimized for a belt-drive drivetrain, which will be paired with a wider-range hub motor.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
These are in addition to the van’s standard hybrid drivetrain that nets up to 36 mpg, along with the optional all-wheel-drive system that enhances the Sienna’s all-weather capabilities.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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