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

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  • When you have to learn something very complex in less than 5 minutes.

    October 29, 2008

  • "Ricardo has been responsible for more than 100 hybrid powertrain and vehicle programs including Land Rover's concept Discovery shown at this year's Paris Motor show."

    - Neil Dowling, 'Going For Green', NT News, 29 Nov 2008.

    November 29, 2008