| powertrain | In a vehicle, the term drivetrain or powertrain refers to the group of components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the engine, transmission, driveshafts, differentials, and the final drive (drive wheels, caterpillar track, propeller, etc.). Sometimes "powertrain" is used to refer to simply the engine and transmission, including the other components only if they are integral to the transmission. | en | en | |||
| powertrain | An engine and transmission combination | en | en | |||
| powertrain | A name applied to the group of components used to transmit engine power to the driving wheels It can consist of engine, clutch, transmission, universal joints, drive shaft, differential gear, and axle shafts Powertrain components are matched according to driver needs such as high torque, fuel economy, or convenience | en | en | |||
| powertrain | The elements of a propulsion system that convert electrical energy from a battery to mechanical energy at the wheels of a vehicle It includes all drivetrain components plus an electrical power inverter and/or controller, but not the battery system | en | en | |||
| powertrain | Those components that power the car; including the engine, transmission and drive axle | en | en | |||
| powertrain | Includes the engine and the transmission | en | en | |||
| powertrain | The marriage of an engine and a transmission | en | en | |||
