Powertrains Overview

Powertrain is a system of components that power and propel a vehicle . Engines, batteries, generators, 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 is a 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 the starting portion of their name .