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Old 11-19-2008, 10:14 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
The permanent magnets I'm referring to are those used in power window motors and electric door locks.

I don't think anybody uses permanent magnets in propulsion motors. Not enough field strength.
There have been studies on using rare earth magnets in electric propulsion devices, FYI. Obviously, there is a difference between permanent magnets and rare earth magnets... I'm not sure on the actual scope of research involved though... nor the result of research thus far.
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