Prince takes spin in green machine
THE Prince of Wales took a spin in a hydrogen-powered car as he visited an eco-vehicle firm.
Heir to the throne Charles got behind the wheel of the lightweight green-coloured Rasa when he visited Riversimple in Llandrindod Wells yesterday.
Taking the two-seater car for a test-drive, Charles heard how the Rasa emits nothing but pure water vapour and is designed to minimise the particulates from tyres and brakes with its low weight, skinny tyres and high regenerative braking.
It has a range of 300 miles and is billed as being “light to handle, responsive and fun to drive” with a “nippy 0-60mph in 9.7 seconds”.
The prince, known for his green credentials, was pictured grinning as he emerged from the aerodynamic car after the opening of its sleek hi-tech butterfly doors.