I don’t understand why a car would have both if they both provide rotational energy, unless they just stack? I don’t know what’s going on.

  • Jane@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    “Engine” and “motor” are almost the same thing, and when talking about cars are often used interchangeably. However, an engine usually refers to an internal combustion engine (which is gasoline or diesel-powered), while a motor usually refers to an electric motor, as used in electric cars.