Highly efficient motor

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Highly efficient motor

The highly efficient electric motor can be built smaller than a petrol engine, while still producing high torque at low revolutions. The i MiEV’s small, light weight, highly efficient permanent magnet synchronous motor provides sportier, quieter driving and power superior to the petrol i’s turbo charged 660cc engine.