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On this site, you will read all about Belgium's most fuel efficient biodiesel vehicle!
This year we will build a new supermileage prototype vehicle once more!
All expertise gained since 1994 with the former prototypes, will be gathered and largely poured into a brand new vehicle: the Energy 5.
In order to achieve our goal, we are supported by several partners worldwide, the University College Ghent for development efforts, and a large dosis of creativity and entrepreneurship from young engineers.
The bodywork of the new vehicle was designed with an aerodynamic gain of 12%, the biodiesel engine is equipped with an in-house developed high pressure electronically controled injection, and a datalogging system will monitor all vehicle dynamics.
Read all about the technical side here!
As from May 2008, we will participate in the European Shell Eco Marathons, international supermileage events where we will register our fuel consumption officially.
Green races?
Every year, hundreds of European teams participate in the
Shell Eco Marathons. There are practice races in The Netherlands, and official races in France, England and Finland.
The principle is very simple. The vehicle runs with a full tank about 25 km (or 16 miles) on a motorway circuit. Afterwards, the tank is topped up again, and the fuel consumed is measured. This amount of consumed energy is recalculated to driven km per liter of fuel (or miles per gallon).
The races are open for all kinds of fuel: petrol, diesel, LPG, FAME biodiesel, bio-ethanol, hydrogen and solar energy. To be able to compare teams with different fuel, the results are recalculated to the chemical equivalent in one liter of petrol.
With this initiative, Shell wants to challenge the youth to develop and build energy efficient vehicles. It's an innovative project that combines values like sustainable development, protection of the environment and cultural diversity.
Enjoy your visit!
The Energyteam
