The Sinclair C5 is reborn
22/02/2017
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The Sinclair C5 is reborn:
1980s electric tricycle gets 21st century update from inventor’s nephew
The Iris E-Trike will cost £3,499 and up CREDIT: GRANT SINCLAIR
It is remembered as one of the biggest disasters in technology history and the moment when a celebrated inventor pushed the boundaries too far, but the Sinclair C5 is set for a comeback.
The electric tricycle developed by Sir Clive Sinclair has been reborn by his nephew, 32 years after its predecessor first went on sale.
The original C5 was seen as a revolutionary electric vehicle that could reach speeds of 15mph, and at £399 would be a cheap way to get around, exempt from road tax and insurance.
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