drive train

American  

Or drivetrain

noun

1. the power train of an automotive vehicle consisting of all the components between the engine and driving wheels and including the clutch and axle, as well as the components of the driveline.

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Other Word Forms

• drive-train adjective

Etymology

Origin of drive train

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Then, I celebrated when I shut the engine down and turned to work on the drive train of the steed that enriches our life today—the 2005 Co-Motion tandem bicycle that reminds me I can be grateful for the good health that has allowed Karen and me to pedal around America since we retired.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to its six-wheel, all-wheel drive train, the converted Jeep Gladiator sported a 500-horsepower V-8 engine.

From Seattle Times

Many computers are dedicated to operating the vehicle’s drive train, including controlling the fuel, battery or both, monitoring emissions and operating cruise control.

From Scientific American

For example, the safety system must be able to control the drive train and the infotainment systems.

From Scientific American

Its drive train offers 40 horsepower in continuous action and can increase to 75 horsepower for short-term tasks.

From Washington Post