Past: 2007 - 2009

CQS Group T Racing Team originates from two pre-existing vehicle projects: the Vehicle Design Summit (VDS) Group T team and the Student 2CV Team.

The VDS Group T Team  was a subdivision of the global VDS network. It was a team of 14 master engineering students. They cooperated with a dozen universities (among them MIT, TU Delft, Tsinghua university,...) and companies all over the world to design a truly ecological six-person car. The car was intended for the Indian and Chinese markets. The main goal of the VISION - the car's name - was to attain a minimal lifecycle impact.

In the summer of 2008, VDS designed their first prototype: the VISION 200.

The Student 2CV team tried a different approach: their passion for the little old timer inspired them to modernize and optimize the old technologies. The goal was to develop an intelligent flexi-fuel multi-point injection system for the Citroën 2CV. This allows driving on bio-ethanol. Furthermore a hybrid 2CV was built, that could drive 100% electrically according to the NEDC. Both projects were finished successfully.

Besides these initiatives, an online monitoring system was developed. Together they form a good background to do something with these technologies in the racing environment.

Also familiar in the world of racing is the department of automotive technologies from the ‘Karel de Grote Hogeschool’ in Antwerp. In the past they worked with different race teams such as MRSL (Gillet Vertigo) and Van Herck Racing team. Their focus was improving the engine management system. Late 2007 they had a partnership with GPR (Porsche) to inspect the handling behavior of the car. Here they were assisted by professional drivers such as Maxime Soulet, Marc Duez and Bas Leinders.

Present: 2009 - 2010

With this perfect mix of experience and passion, the current team will continue working on the future and the environment.

In 2009-2010 two cars will be built: the Pegasus and the Odyssee. Both cars will be equipped with an aerodynamic race body.

The team members of Pegasus will develop a new hybrid version. This year the ‘injection team’ will optimize the multi-point injection system together with the programmable injection CPU. They will also prepare the internal combustion engine for the race to improve endurance and performance. Furthermore an optimal pressure feed will be designed, allowing the car to run on E85 (bio-ethanol).

The members of Odyssee will finalize the design of the SR-Motor. An energetic and vibration analysis will be performed. Furthermore a suitable battery and its management system will be selected. To allow the car to participate in the race, an innovative battery swap system will be implemented. These are the critical obstacles that the team will have to overcome to realize the electric drivetrain.