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is the motor the same as the engine
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In common parlance, "motor" and "engine" are often used interchangeably, but they denote different sources of propulsion. Traditionally, an engine is a complex machine that converts energy—typically from combusted fuel like gasoline or diesel—into mechanical motion to power vehicles. In contrast, a motor is understood to specifically convert electrical energy into mechanical motion. Therefore, all engines are motors in the broad sense of producing motion, but not all motors are engines if considering their energy source. This distinction grew less clear with the advent of electric vehicles (EVs), where the term "motor" accurately describes their electric propulsion systems. However, in the context of internal combustion vehicles, it's more accurate to refer to their source of power as an engine. Regardless, the evolution of technology and linguistic usage blends these terms, especially in casual discourse.
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