driveline

noun

drive·​line ˈdrīv-ˌlīn How to pronounce driveline (audio)

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The 2025 Tucson is available with a choice of an internal combustion engine (ICE), a hybrid electric driveline (HEV), or with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025 Together this hybrid driveline gets 35 MPG city, 35 MPG highway, and 35 MPG in combined driving. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025 The battery can drive the vehicle short distances, as the hybrid driveline primarily assists the gasoline engine. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025 This driveline comes with hill launch assist, low traction launch, electronic air suspension, adaptive driving dynamics, electric power assisted all wheel steering, and a set of 21″ alloy wheels with tire repair. Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for driveline 

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of driveline was in 1903

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“Driveline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driveline. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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