A little history...
In 1995, Bruno Vermeersch founded the Energyteam. As a graduate automotive mechanics, he chose to develop a fuel efficient car as a final work.
As such, our first car, "Energy 1" was created!
After ten months of construction and development, Bruno and his team participated in the Belgian Shell Eco Marathon in Brussels. They succeeded to run 422 km (264 mi) with one liter of fuel.
Later in 1996, Bruno made his next attempt during the Eco Marathon in Finland and he improved the last result. Energy 1 was now able to run 514 km (321 mi) per liter of fuel!
These unique results were the start of a continuously growing team...
Technical data Energy 1
Engine: Robin DY27 - 270 cc - 3,6 kW
Fuel: Diesel - mechanical injection
Bodywork: composite glassfibre/polyester
Chassis: aluminium tubular space frame
Dimensions (l x w x h): 2,9 x 0,9 x 0,85 m
Mass: 91 kg
Results
o 2006
Nokia (Finland): 627 km/l (392 mi/l) with Bio-Energy 1
The engine and fuel circuit was modified for the use of pure vegetable oils.
o 2001
Brussels: 440 km/l (275 mi/l)
Four awards:
best newcomer
best press communication
best improvement
best technical innovation
o 1996
Nokia (Finland): 514 km/l (321 mi/l) & 1
st place basic class.
Brussels: 422 km/l (264 mi/l)
Three awards:
best newcomer
best press communication
best technical innovation
