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- noun The group of
components in avehicle thatgenerate power anddeliver it to the road surface, water, or air.
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Examples
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The body structure and panels are made of carbon-fiber and the powertrain is the same adopted on the Gallardo.
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This powertrain is expected to deliver an EPA-rated 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway in 4x2 configuration, aided by newly fitted electrically-assisted steering that replaces the hydraulic one across the line.
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Although Toyota plans to broaden its line-up with smaller, fuel efficient vehicles and electric vehicles, it says it hasn't wavered from its belief that gas-electric hybrids will form the core of the company's long-term powertrain technology.
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With a weight of only 850 lbs, the powertrain is good for a 0-60 time of about 11 seconds, and a top speed of 95 mph (electronically limited).
Sustainable Design Update » Blog Archive » “A 330 mpg car for everyone” 2007
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The extremely rapid sales of hybrid vehicles are a great start, but a more efficient powertrain is only the start of designing efficienct vehicles.
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The extremely rapid sales of hybrid vehicles are a great start, but a more efficient powertrain is only the start of designing efficienct vehicles.
Guest Post: Personal Factor Four: Organizing Real Environmental Action with the Internet 2006
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In addition to EcoBoost, other near-term powertrain technologies Samardzich outlined include:
Autoblog Green Sam Abuelsamid 2010
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In addition to EcoBoost, other near-term powertrain technologies Samardzich outlined include:
Autoblog Sam Abuelsamid 2010
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In addition to EcoBoost, other near-term powertrain technologies Samardzich outlined include:
Autoblog Green Sam Abuelsamid 2010
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In addition to EcoBoost, other near-term powertrain technologies Samardzich outlined include:
Autoblog Green 2010
whichbe commented on the word powertrain
When you have to learn something very complex in less than 5 minutes.
October 29, 2008
bilby commented on the word powertrain
"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