If having fewer magnets means less rare earth consumption for the same performance, then that's a benefit in itself - the same one as is being claimed for this

If having fewer magnets means less rare earth consumption for the same performance, then that's a benefit in itself - the same one as is being claimed for this motor. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37454238 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37454238