> Short of using superconductors, what improves the P/W ratio for an  
> electric motor ?
>   
If you can live with reduced lifespan running the motor at higher 
voltages than it's rated for will give you power gains. IIRC a lot of 
"robot wars" contestants run motors at 150% of rated voltage to get more 
power.
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