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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There is only one drivetrain for the Gen-E, which combines a 168 PS front-wheel drive motor with a 43kWh (usable) battery.
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James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Its rider's pedaling power is relayed to the back wheel via a 3 x 8 drivetrain, and is augmented by a 250W hub motor which produces 60 Nm (44 lb ft) of torque.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
The system being developed at the company's research and development department in Sindelfingen, Germany, integrates the brakes right into the drivetrain, in an arrangement that works very much like a transmission brake.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Period-correct and attractive Alpina wheels are frequently added, but a more extreme suspension, as well as upgrades to the drivetrain and interior are also often encountered.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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James Morris, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Its rider's pedaling power is relayed to the back wheel via a 3 x 8 drivetrain, and is augmented by a 250W hub motor which produces 60 Nm (44 lb ft) of torque.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
The system being developed at the company's research and development department in Sindelfingen, Germany, integrates the brakes right into the drivetrain, in an arrangement that works very much like a transmission brake.
—New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
Period-correct and attractive Alpina wheels are frequently added, but a more extreme suspension, as well as upgrades to the drivetrain and interior are also often encountered.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Drivetrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drivetrain. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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