Abstract: A hose construction having a coupling secured to an end of a hose, with the coupling including a tubular insert formed with a polymer mixed with chopped reinforcement fiber and including first and second ends, with the first end being inserted in the hose, and the second end including a connector interface. A tubular metallic ferrule is connected to the tubular insert adjacent to the second end in order to form an annular hose receiving space between an outer surface of the insert and an inner surface of the ferrule. The end of the hose is received in the annular hose receiving space, and the ferrule is deformed inwardly against the hose to form a secure connection. The tubular insert formed of a non-metallic material has high strength and is resistant to corrosion due to contact with the materials being transported.

Abstract: An electrically powered cycle has a frame, an axle, a drive wheel, an electric motor, a motor controller, an electric power supply, a power supply charger, and a swing arm pivotally mounts the electric power supply and electric motor on the cycle frame. The drive wheel is rotatably supported on the axle, which, in turn, is supported in the swing arm adjacent the rear end of the cycle. This end of the swing arm is coupled to the shock absorbers which connect the frame to the axle so that the drive wheel moves relative to the frame. The other end of the swing arm is pivotally mounted on the frame. The electric power supply and the electric motor are supported on the swing arm intermediate the ends thereof.