driveline

English

Etymology

From drive +‎ line.

Noun

driveline (plural drivelines)

1. (automotive) The drivetrain minus the engine and transmission
2. The powertrain in general
   • 2007 July 15, Kevin Cameron, “Electric Cars Nearly Ready, but Batteries Are Less So”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Battery technology has evolved considerably; hybrids have arrived, priced to reflect their need for two power plants instead of one and a battery that by itself is one-third of the car’s driveline cost.

Anagrams

• deliverin', line drive