Converted EV embarks on demonstration tour

Converted EV embarks on demonstration tour

TOKYO, Japan - Isshu Sugawara (L), senior vice minister of economy, trade and industry, takes a test ride in an electric vehicle converted from the two-seat Caterham Super Seven, a British sports car, at the ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2013, at a ceremony to mark the start of the EV's demonstration run around Japan. To his right is Tadashi Tateuchi, leader of the Japan Electric Vehicle Club. The 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.

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001187533
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  • 2013/9/24 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2013 Kyodo News
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    Converted EV embarks on demonstration tour

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    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.