Sinclair C5 major consumer organisations published sceptical evaluations. The Automobile Association questioned many of Sinclair's claims in a report published at the start of May. It found that the range of the vehicle was typically only about 10 miles (16 km) rather than the promised by Sinclair, and reported that the C5's battery ran flat after only on a cold day. The C5's running speed was more usually around than the claimed , while its running costs compared unfavourably to that of a petrol-driven Honda PX50 moped. The stability, general roadworthiness, and especially the safety of the C5 were questioned, and the
Clive Beddoe would relinquish his duties as chief executive officer, passing the torch to then-president Sean Durfy. In April 2010 Gregg Saretsky replaced Sean Durfy as President and Chief Executive Officer. Clive remains Chairman of the board. He is currently on the board for AIMCO, and head of their compensation committee. In his personal time he is an avid sailor and participated in the 2006 ARC, racing across the Atlantic. Clive Beddoe was inducted to the Order of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 2012. Beddoe was also inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 2014. Clive Beddoe Clive Beddoe