Sinclair Vehicles Sinclair Vehicles Sinclair Vehicles Ltd was a company formed in March 1983 by Sir Clive Sinclair as a focus for his work in the field of electric vehicles. The initial investment was £8.6m, which came from the proceeds of the sale of some of Sir Clive's shares in Sinclair Research. Barrie Wills, formerly of the DeLorean Motor Company, was appointed as managing director. The first (and only) Sinclair Vehicles production model was the single-seater Sinclair C5, launched on 10 January 1985. Larger models were planned, including the C15, a four-seater car capable of speeds of up to . The generally
Personal transporter legislators discuss a rapidly emerging potential class of motor vehicle and its relationship to laws relating to other transport devices, including electric bicycles and mobility aids such as mobility scooters. Commonly used terms are used for these new devices include: Media: "rideable", "electric rideable", "electric personal transporter", "personal electric vehicle", "personal transporter" "portable electric vehicle" "portable personal vehicle" and "portable transporter". Legislative: "personal mobility device" (Singapore, Australia - Victoria Transport Policy Unit) "personal e-mobility device" (Underwriters Laboratory), "electrically motorized board" (California USA), "personal light electric vehicles" (European Union), "electric personal assistive mobility device" (Washington State USA), "powered transporters" (UK). Other