powertrain
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See also: power train
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/
- Hyphenation: pow‧er‧train
Noun
powertrain (plural powertrains)
- The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.
- Hyponym: drivetrain
- 2018 June 5, Mary McDougall, “Electric cars could put 100,000 German jobs at risk”, in CNN:
- In their model, the researchers assumed that the same number of powertrains would be produced in 2030 as in 2016.
- 2019 July 10, John McIlroy, “Bentley marks 100th birthday with futuristic new concept car”, in CNN:
- The EXP 100 GT is a two-door, four-seat behemoth measuring 19 feet (5.8 meters) in length. It’s designed to show what a Bentley GT might look like in the year 2035, complete with a pure-electric powertrain and self-driving capabilities.
Meronyms
- engine, motor, transmission, driveshaft, drivetrain, axles (major subassemblies)
Translations
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