why electromagnets aren’t used in piston motors, including internal combustion or not including internal combustion

Question

Will pistons specifically in the cylinder ever use electromagnets to propel the piston and to spin the driveshaft like gasoline motors?

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Answer 1

because if you’re using electromagnets, you can just drive the wheels directly. an electric motor’s job is converting electricity into rotation. there’s no need for pistons.