power train

noun

1. a train of gears and shafting transmitting power from an engine, motor, etc., to a mechanism being driven.

Word History and Origins

Origin of power train¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the body and power train control modules for these cars may fail to detect changes in battery charge.

From Seattle Times

“Batteries are the power trains of the future,” said Dave Green, a regional director for the union in Ohio and Indiana.

From Seattle Times

The 35-acre plant in Kokomo makes parts used in the power trains of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM vehicles and a long-term strike could affect vehicle assembly lines across North America.

From Seattle Times

“As we do a complete new power train, the combustion engine and the power side, that is not too long for us,” He said.

From Seattle Times

By leaning further toward alternative power trains, Ford is also yielding to reality.

From Los Angeles Times

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