axle
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The Thailand axle shaft manufacturer has reduced costs via consolidation of production lines and system optimization, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
Hence the decision to go for a nominal 50-50 split between electric and internal combustion power and an engine with no MGU-H and a much more powerful MGU-K, recovering from the rear axle only.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The four-time champion spun off and crashed at Turn One on his first lap of the session when his rear axle locked, catching him by surprise.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
The maneuvering is actually quite smart for a drummy little compact with about 60% of its weight over the front wheels and a torsion-beam rear axle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
The axle of his empty wagon complained, as it did when there was no weight to quiet it.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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GM has kept pickup production on schedule since the walkout began June 1, but analysts have said the company’s operations wouldn’t last long without a fresh supply of axles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The Opel Blitz was stuck fast in the deep gravel bed, almost up to its axles.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The axles use open differentials and brake-based torque vectoring to articulate power left or right—an ability that could make the difference between getting to the ski resort or glumly waiting for a tow truck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
They then raised the church 4 feet off the ground, supported by steel beams, and put it on giant remote-controlled transporters with 56 axles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2025
Ignoring wheels and axles he roped the cart to the block.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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