Driveline

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The drivetrain minus the engine and transmission
  2. 2
    The powertrain in general

    "Battery technology has evolved considerably; hybrids have arrived, priced to reflect their need for two power plants instead of one and a battery that by itself is one-third of the car’s driveline cost."

Example

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"Battery technology has evolved considerably; hybrids have arrived, priced to reflect their need for two power plants instead of one and a battery that by itself is one-third of the car’s driveline cost."

Etymology

From drive + line.

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