powertrain

plural powertrains · alternative power train

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.

   2018 June 5, Mary McDougall, “Electric cars could put 100,000 German jobs at risk”, in CNN, archived from the original on 21 Mar 2025

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   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.

   2019 July 10, John McIlroy, “Bentley marks 100th birthday with futuristic new concept car”, in CNN