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Efficient electric motor

bairdec

SOC-8
Gentlemen: I picked up this link from Slashdot, clicky. I'm not sure how long the link will be good for, I couldn't find a static page with the article.

A Japanese gentleman has developed an interesting electrical motor that makes good use of magnetic fields, and is allegedly 80% more efficient than a convention electric motor.

Not exactly something to be used in an everyday campaign, but it demonstrates how small changes can make a big difference in technology.
 
There have been other magnetic motors developed. TANSTAAFL: the magnets gradually lose their strength as you use the motor. However, there are clearly some major advances in magnetic motor tech here.
 
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