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 means there's no chain, belt, or even a shaft-drive drivetrain.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 May 2025
Lube Keeping your chain (fairly) clean and (appropriately) lubricated will extend its life and prolong the life of the rest of your drivetrain.
—Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
The electric drivetrain has also been modified to allow for better maneuverability.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The all new 2025 Lincoln Navigator has been redesigned from the ground up, with the only carryover item being the drivetrain.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 May 2025
Lube Keeping your chain (fairly) clean and (appropriately) lubricated will extend its life and prolong the life of the rest of your drivetrain.
—Chris Cona, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
The electric drivetrain has also been modified to allow for better maneuverability.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The all new 2025 Lincoln Navigator has been redesigned from the ground up, with the only carryover item being the drivetrain.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 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 17 May. 2025.
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