Kobayashi competes in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Kobayashi competes in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese racer Kamui Kobayashi competes in the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the British Caterham team on Nov. 23, 2014. Kobayashi did not finish the race.

Formula One racer Kobayashi

Formula One racer Kobayashi

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japanese race driver Kamui Kobayashi. He will be back in Formula One in 2014 with British-based Caterham F1, the team said on Jan. 21, 2014.

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.

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.

Kobayashi competes in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Kobayashi competes in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese racer Kamui Kobayashi competes in the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for the British Caterham team on Nov. 23, 2014. Kobayashi did not finish the race. (Kyodo)