Abstract: An electric vehicle having an electric drive motor and an energy storage device to provide power for the motor uses a re-charge system to increase the range of the vehicle. The re-charge system comprises a turbine mounted to the vehicle for rotation in the air stream generated by forward movement of the vehicle. A generator of electrical current is driven by the turbine for trickle charging the energy storage device while the vehicle is in motion.

Abstract: This invention discloses an apparatus for cutting tubular objects such as rubber hoses and the like. It comprises a cutting blade movably positioned within a main body and includes a first and second actuator. A retainer is used to hold the tubular object before the cutting blade. The first actuator is secured to the cutting blade and the second to the retainer. Upon securing a tubular object in said retainer, the first actuator is activated thereby allowing the cutting blade to sever the object.