Glossary / General

powertrains

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Too Afraid to Ask

Powertrain is the part of a car that makes it move—like the engine, gearbox, and stuff that sends power to the wheels.

Technical Definition

Powertrain refers to the components that generate and deliver power to a vehicle’s wheels, including the engine or motor, transmission, driveshafts, and differential.

Hear It Discussed

"And now every car company seems to be considering doing both powertrains for every model. Yeah."
974: The Great EV Stakeout, The Miami Special Edition, The French Connection Everyday Driver Car Debate 22:01

"But let's the recall powertrains, are they working any better? I'm not convinced."
Slate Price Revealed, Koenigsegg Jesko Records, Honda Element Returns, and More! THIS CAR POD! EP117 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 27:22

"From January to October, this was China's best-selling car in all powertrains, with 387,000 units sold according to China EV Data Tracker."
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