The Sinclair C5 was an innovation ‘a child of the 80′s’ give it a break.
The Sinclair C5 was a battery powered electric vehicle invented by Sir Clive Sinclair and launched in the United Kingdom on the 10th of January 1985. It was a battery-assisted tricycle steered by a handlebar beneath the driver’s knees. Powered operation was possible making it unnecessary for the driver to pedal. Its top speed of 15 miles per hour (24 km/h).
Flip the wheels two to the front and you have the Honda 3R-C. Hondas ‘tribute’?? Using electric motors it’s a zero-emissions vehicle but mostly Honda’s newest concept vehicle. The three-wheeled vehicle will apparently use a battery, an electric drivetrain mounted low in the chassis for improved stability, it even includes a bit of room for storage in the front.
There is a remarkable resemblance between the two and quarter of a decade apart. The Sinclair C5 represents an attempt to solve a problem that the technology of the 80′s couldn’t fulfill. The Honda 3R-C repeats some of the C5′s ‘shortfalls’. Interesting step in the technology but ‘are we there yet?’, I think not.
Deirdre ní Dhubhghaill is Deirdre ní Dhubhghaill is the owner of 2D Graphic Design. Established in May 1996. We design identity, marketing and promotional material for individuals, small business to large organisations. We can organise single marketing strategies or a whole campaign for any business. That is a catalogue, packaging, website or a corporate identity programme. working to create a new image or with your existing identity. | Topic: tech 'n' things | Tags: design, electric vehicle, Honda 3R-C, Sinclair C5
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Deirdre ní Dhubhghaill
Thank you for your deep contribution too
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