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			Driveline - 




fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
All the components which together transmit power from the transmission to the drive axle(s). These consist of at least one driveshaft (propeller shaft) with a universal joint at each end. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Driveline - axle | drivetrain | engine | powertrain | truck | trucking |

Drivetrain -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
All the components, excluding engine, which transmit the engine's power to the rear wheels: clutch, transmission, driveline and drive axle(s). Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Drivetrain - powertrain | trucking |

Powertrain -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
All the components, excluding engine, which transmit the engine's power to the rear wheels: clutch, transmission, driveline and drive axle(s). Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Powertrain - drivetrain | trucking |

Speedability -

fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition
Top speed a vehicle can attain as determined by engine power, engine governed speed, gross weight, driveline efficiency, air resistance, grade and load. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
Related Terms: Speedability - trucking | vehicle |


Unless otherwise indicated, all entries in the LogisticsWorld Logistics Glossary are copyright 1997, Matthew D. Cox, logistics@logisticsworld.com.

 

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