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Could an efficient vehicle be designed that only uses high powered magnets for its motion?

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Could an efficient vehicle be designed that only uses high powered magnets for its motion?

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IF “high powered magnets” means permanent magnets, then the answer is NO, that is a perpetual motion machine and flat out impossible. IF “high powered magnets” means electromagnets, they yes, that is an electric motor, and there are millions of vehicles that are powered by electric motors, such as diesel electric locomotives. .