What does "powertrain" mean?

The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.

What is a synonym for "powertrain"?

Common synonyms include: drivetrain.

Pronounced //ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn//.

//ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The group of components in a vehicle that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air.
"In their model, the researchers assumed that the same number of powertrains would be produced in 2030 as in 2016."

"In their model, the researchers assumed that the same number of powertrains would be produced in 2030 as in 2016."

From power + train.

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