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What components of a fossil fuel car are not needed with an electric car?

The following components of a fossil fuel car are not needed with an electric car:

- Engine: Electric cars do not have internal combustion engines, which means they do not require components such as spark plugs, pistons, fuel injectors, or exhaust systems.

-Fuel tank: Electric cars do not run on gasoline or diesel, so they do not need a fuel tank.

-Transmission: Electric cars use a single-speed gearbox to transfer power from the electric motor to the wheels, so they do not need a complex multi-speed transmission.

-Clutch: Electric cars do not have a clutch, as the electric motor can provide torque at any speed without needing to engage or disengage gears.

-Driveline: Electric cars do not have a traditional driveline with driveshaft, differential, or axles, as the electric motor can directly power each wheel.

-Catalytic converter: Electric cars do not produce emissions, so they do not need catalytic converters to reduce harmful pollutants.

-Exhaust system: Electric cars do not have internal combustion engines, so they do not need an exhaust system to remove exhaust gases.

-Muffler: Electric cars do not produce engine noise, so they do not need a muffler to reduce noise.