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 is due to the bodywork, interior work, and intense customization required to retrofit a new drivetrain under an old body.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
The hybrid drivetrain gets 22 MPG in city driving, 25 MPG on the highway and 23 MPG in combined driving.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
Although there was a lot of initial hype around the truck’s futuristic unconventional design and electric drivetrain, its high cost and initial limited supply prevented its wider adoption.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
The hybrid drivetrain gets 22 MPG in city driving, 25 MPG on the highway and 23 MPG in combined driving.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
Although there was a lot of initial hype around the truck’s futuristic unconventional design and electric drivetrain, its high cost and initial limited supply prevented its wider adoption.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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
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 26 Mar. 2025.
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