except the collection of the energy can be less than the energy expended

The collection will always be less than the energy it takes to generate it. There no magical gear or trick to change that.

When the battery runs out, you pull over and “pedal” to recharge the battery, then you’re good to go again!

In a week is he going to say it’s a Chaplin mustache? Right after playing Hitler videos of course.

Did you say NATO is a defence alliance?

Bro.