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[–] gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

i see so just more lightweight motors/generators then.

which makes sense considering that magnets are the functional part of the device and everything else is just there to provide mechanical stability.

[–] ironeagl@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

Also better efficency. If you're throwing 10% of your output power just heating up a regular motor, then you grt a 10% boost using a superconducting motor. Or something like that.