Seems a Japanese Fan company has produced a motor that runs significantly better than current motors. The implications could lead to less power consumption, quieter (always a good thing), and cheaper motors.
Japan Tech
Minato's motors consume just 20 percent or less of the power of conventional motors with the same torque and horse power. They run cool to the touch and produce almost no acoustic or electrical noise. They are significantly safer and cheaper (in terms of power consumed), and they are sounder environmentally.
This company is looking for U.S.A distributors and manufacturing.