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Why do cars need petrol or diesel?

Updated: 10/20/2022
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Petrol and diesel engines are internal combustion engines. The internal combustion that turns the engine and powers the wheels is created by the combustion of fuel. No fuel, no combustion, and nothing to drive the wheels.

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