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There's multiple\n[2396.6s] drivetrain options, and I just think these\n[2398.7s] days, if you're on the edge,","canonicalId":"term:drivetrain-options","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Drivetrain options refers to different ways power is delivered to the wheels, such as different engine types, hybrid setups, or other powertrain configurations. When a model has multiple drivetrain options, buyers can choose the efficiency/performance balance they want.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Drivetrain options” just means the car is offered in different powertrain versions. It’s about what kind of engine or hybrid setup you get.","sourceStartTime":2394.7,"sourceEndTime":2398.7}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Trevor Long","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Stephen Fenech","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/129-tesla-s-child-seat-issues-and-the-gwm-ora-gets-another-wrap/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}],"alignmentMode":"scalar","fallbackOffset":0.0}