Drivetrain loss isn't a loss, it's just a necessary expenditure

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October 28 2020 - 10:00am
Percentage estimates of power used in drivetrains are wildly inaccurate. Photo: Shutterstock.
Percentage estimates of power used in drivetrains are wildly inaccurate. Photo: Shutterstock.

Power loss through the drivetrain (the gearbox, diff, hubs and so forth) is a common phrase heard and used by motoring enthusiasts when explaining the difference between the power at the engine and the power at the wheels, but it's a misnomer.

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Sam Hollier

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