Abstract: An extended range E-V uses a compressed energy system to power a flywheel having an internal battery with a ball-mounted axle, for recharging of the main battery, by driving a generator. The flywheel coupled within the vehicle uses the leverage end of the axle, a bearing coaxially surmounted by an elastic medium, actuators, and a pivotally coupled sub-carriage for stability. The flywheel comprises a power take off gearing means within the ball to drive a generator for supplementing the electrical power in the batteries. A catch releases compressed energy to initiate motion of the flywheel that allows the E-V battery to be recharged while the E-V is in operation. A retractable sliding contact provides the path for the compressed energy absorber to receive energy from an advocated bus in the roadway, to be rapidly charged while stopped at a station, or while E-V is moving slowly.

Abstract: An articulated trailer utilizing two pivot points and an angular transfer system to control the radial movement of the front axle during turning is disclosed. The articulated trailer comprises an elongated carriage having two spaced-part, wheeled axles. The rear axle rigidly attaches to the carriage while the front axle is pivotally mounted. The carriage front end comprises two spaced-apart pivot points, a hollow jack column assembly and a tongue assembly. A structural assembly supports the jack column assembly and the tongue assembly. A draw bar extends from the tongue assembly to the draft vehicle. Tie-rods attach the ends of the upper tongue assembly to a pair of plates. The plates are interconnected by a shaft. A responder plate is coupled to an electric motor. The electric motor selectively rotates to effect the radial movement of the tongue assembly to transfer angular movement to the jack column assembly.