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  While specific numerical test data comparing an iBEE motor to a rare earth motor directly isnt widely available, the reported characteristics suggest the following:
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			 Feature/Metric  | 
			
			 iBEE Motor (Magnet-Free EESM)  | 
			
			 Rare Earth Motor (PMSM)  | 
		
| 
			 Power Efficiency  | 
			
			 Comparable to PMSMs, especially for peak power and efficiency.  | 
			
			 High power density and excellent efficiency, especially at variable loads.  | 
		
| 
			 Torque Density  | 
			
			 Aims to match PMSMs, but might require different design optimization.  | 
			
			 High torque density, compact for given output.  | 
		
| 
			 Materials  | 
			
			 No rare earth elements, uses copper coils and electrical steel.  | 
			
			 Requires rare earth elements (neodymium, dysprosium).  | 
		
| 
			 Environmental Impact  | 
			
			 Significantly lower carbon footprint (up to 40% reduction).  | 
			
			 Higher environmental impact due to rare earth mining/processing.  | 
		
| 
			 Cost  | 
			
			 Potentially lower BOM cost due to no rare earths.  | 
			
			 Higher material cost due to expensive rare earths.  | 
		
| 
			 Supply Chain  | 
			
			 Less susceptible to supply chain disruptions or geopolitical issues.  | 
			
			 Vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and price volatility.  | 
		
| 
			 Thermal Management  | 
			
			 Simpler; no risk of demagnetization at high temperatures.  | 
			
			 Critical to prevent demagnetization at high temperatures.  | 
		
| 
			 Durability/Maintenance  | 
			
			 Potentially higher durability due to fewer wear parts.  | 
			
			 Robust, but permanent magnets can be prone to demagnetization if overloaded.  | 
		
| 
			 Control Complexity  | 
			
			 More complex control systems required for excitation.  | 
			
			 Simpler control of the magnetic field (inherent in magnets).  |