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powertrain

powertrain

3 4.9
The parts of a vehicle that make power and send it to the wheels, like the engine and transmission
  • noun
  • /ˈpaʊərˌtreɪn/
  • Specialized
: sistema de propulsión
  • The mechanics explained how the powertrain works, including the engine and transmission components.
  • Integral Powertrain

So those numbers are there are three trims, a single motor, rear wheel drive, a dual motor all-wheel drive, and a triple motor powertrain.

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Examples

  • The Transit Connect Wagon will be offered with two powertrain options.

    Blog text (27)

  • Indeed, on the key metrics of speed and power density, the electrical powertrain is about five orders of magnitude better.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The entire engine and powertrain have been rebuilt and are in new condition.

    Blog text (6)

  • For instance, only people in the powertrain group could make changes to components within the engine or transmission systems of the coach.

    Academic text (1998)

  • This has some style and a hybrid powertrain and today I'm going to review it.

  • Any of the new powertrain packages moving the wagon would be welcome in North America!

    Blog text (31)

  • With less weight in the powertrain and fewer moving parts, direct drives are also more robust.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Ford will offer both standard and extended-wheelbase versions, along with two powertrain options.

    Blog text (27)

  • This feels torquey and it's a smooth powertrain that delivers power smoothly.

  • GM's previous strategy included the development of several different powertrains, including hybrids.

    Blog text (17)

Synonyms

drivetrain
vspowertrain
  • Specialized
3 5.5

A set of parts in a vehicle that sends power from the engine or motor to the wheels

includes the engine as part of the system, adding power generation
power train
vspowertrain
  • Specialized
1 5.1

Connected gears and parts that send power from a vehicle's engine or motor to its wheels

includes the engine and other related parts, not only gears and shafts
driveline
vspowertrain
  • Specialized
1 6.4

The parts that send the engine's power to the wheels

includes engine components too, so it covers power creation not only transfer

How Complex

powertrain
  • Specialized
3 4.9
drivetrain
  • Specialized
3 5.5
transmission
  • Specialized
55 3.9

Surface Forms

powertrain singular
powertrains plural

Morphology

powertrain = power + train (semi-transparent) = power + train

The components 'power' and 'train' are recognizable, but the specific technical meaning 'the system that generates and transmits power in a vehicle' is a specialized automotive term that is not fully inferable by all learners.

Etymology

Powertrain combines power ('energy' or 'force') and train, like a train engine that pulls cars. So a powertrain is the engine and the parts that make and send power to 'pull' a vehicle and make it move.