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Sinclair C5 gets a modern reboot as the IRIS eTrike
Before the Toyota Prius and Tesla Model S, there was the Sinclair C5. Launched in 1985, the electric tricycle was supposed to be the first of many battery-powered vehicles from inventor Clive Sinclair -- renowned for developing personal computers such as the ZX Spectrum. The ambitious product was a huge flop due to its short range, low top speed and other limitations, selling only 5,000 before manufacturer Sinclair Vehicles folded. Perhaps it was ahead of its time, or at least that's what Sir Clive's nephew Grant Sinclair must be hoping, as he's created a 25th century reimagining of the C5 called the IRIS eTrike.
