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Here is a good article on the subject from Actel…
While the article provides a general overview of variable-speed motor control drive importance in the industry , it also gives some interesting numbers :
“electronic motor control could result in savings of as much as 15% of the total electric power used in the US. This equates to an annual reduction in energy consumption […]

Here’s the press release.

I will be presenting Alizem Home Appliance Motor Control IP at Altera booth at next CES 2009 show held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Alizem and Altera have recently published a white paper (english version, chinese version) regarding FPGA-based Motor Control solutions for Home Appliance space.
See you there!