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

Derived Forms

• drive-train
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of drive train

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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 • Aug. 17, 2023

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

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

Software controls everything from the drive train to the entertainment in the center console.

From The Verge • Jan. 25, 2022

The energy efficiency of the chips is a key requirement for automakers in electric vehicles, where computers must compete for limited battery life with the drive train.

From Reuters • Jan. 6, 2022

It might not catch the attention of the average bicyclist, who probably can’t think to themselves what side the drive train is on their own bikes.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2021