Converted EV embarks on demonstration tour

Converted EV embarks on demonstration tour

TOKYO, Japan - An electric vehicle (front) converted from the two-seat Caterham Super Seven, a British sports car, leaves the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2013, for a demonstration run around Japan. The converted EV, made by replacing a gasoline engine with motor, battery and other parts, will return to Tokyo on Nov. 17 after visiting 46 of Japan's 47 prefectures. The two EVs in the background will accompany it on the journey.

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001187532
  • Registered date
  • 2013/9/24 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • 2013 Kyodo News
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  • 3555 × 2454 pixel
  • Resolution
  • 240 dpi
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  • 1.22(MB)*
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