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

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drive train

AI is like a bid to wire the toy steering wheel into the drive train of the car.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

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

That said, as the costs of electric drive train technology come down, automakers will likely experiment with more diverse vehicle architectures, he said.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2019