Powertrains Overview

Powertrains are core systems that define how a vehicle is powered and propelled. Engines, batteries as well as drivetrains consisting of transmissions, wheels and other components all form powertrains. There are several types of powertrains in Derail Valley:

Wire-Electric

Wire-Electric powertrains feature an overhead electric powersource and electric transmission.

Battery-Electric

Battery-Electric powertrains feature an onboard battery electric powersource and electric transmission.

Diesel-Electric

Diesel-Electric powertrains feature an onboard internal combustion engine powersource and electric transmission.

Diesel-Hydraulic

Diesel-Hydraulic powertrains Feature an onboard internal combustion engine powersource and hydraulic transmission .

Diesel-Mechanical

Diesel-Mechanical powertrains feature an internal combustion engine and mechanical transmission

Steam

Steam powertrains feature a steam-powered engine and transmission .

The type of powertrain a vehicle comes with notably affects its characteristics . Among those, there's the risk of powertrain overheating , and the different types of damage a powertrain can receive, such as mechanical and electrical .

Vehicles' powertrain type is what dictates a portion of their name .