powertrain
- noun
- /ˈpaʊərˌtreɪn/
- Specialized
- 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.
- 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.
- But if something like fundamentally has an issue with your powertrain on an EV and that's that's the end if you can't service it.
Examples
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The Transit Connect Wagon will be offered with two powertrain options.
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Indeed, on the key metrics of speed and power density, the electrical powertrain is about five orders of magnitude better.
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The entire engine and powertrain have been rebuilt and are in new condition.
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For instance, only people in the powertrain group could make changes to components within the engine or transmission systems of the coach.
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This has some style and a hybrid powertrain and today I'm going to review it.
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Any of the new powertrain packages moving the wagon would be welcome in North America!
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With less weight in the powertrain and fewer moving parts, direct drives are also more robust.
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Ford will offer both standard and extended-wheelbase versions, along with two powertrain options.
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This feels torquey and it's a smooth powertrain that delivers power smoothly.
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GM's previous strategy included the development of several different powertrains, including hybrids.
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Synonyms
A set of parts in a vehicle that sends power from the engine or motor to the wheels
The parts that send the engine's power to the wheels
Connected gears and parts that send power from a vehicle's engine or motor to its wheels
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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.