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Re: Any restrictions on engines?

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Originally Posted by Michael Hill View Post
Electric Motor - It has moving parts, but the energy source (the battery) is not part of it, thus it isn't an engine.

Combustion Engine - It has moving parts and gasoline is burned inside, therefore it IS an engine.
Combustion Motor - It has moving parts, but the energy source (the gas tank) is not part of it, thus it isn't an engine.

Electric Engine - It has moving parts and electrons are used inside, therefore it IS an engine.




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