Definition of "motor-assisted" [motor-assisted]

• Relying on an engine for propulsion in addition to muscle power (adjective)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "In another measure to improve fuel efficiency, the top three gear ratios in the transmission have been extended to ensure the engine runs at lower RPMs, the electric motor-assisted steering system reduces demands on the engine."
• "For example, the top three gear ratios in the transmission have been extended to ensure the engine runs at lower RPMs, the electric motor-assisted steering system reduces demands on the engine, and low resistance tires further optimize fuel economy."
• "This is Gene Stoltzfus's last essay, completed on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, just before he headed out on his beloved motor-assisted bicycle on the first spring day of the year."