Large van fleet unlikely to achieve 2030 and 2035 net zero targets, warns BEDEO in UK Government letter
BEDEO has issued an open letter to UK Government officials, urging immediate action to support the large van fleet sector in meeting net-zero targets.
07.05.2025
Dirty diesel still dominates, BEV market share down: When will the UK government give retrofit a chance?
BEDEO warn that the UK’s failure to support fleet electrification is locking in diesel dependency and jeopardising net-zero goals.
16.04.2025
BEDEO Expands into Germany with TRIGANO Partnership as Electrification Solution for Motorhomes Debut at CMT Stuttgart
In the move toward expanding into European markets, BEDEO collaborates with TRIGANO to power their ElectriX range of motorhomes, showcasing the Challenger X150 at the world’s largest public event in the tourism and leisure sector.
17.01.2025
LABOUR GOVERNMENT HAS WORK TO DO TO DECARBONISE THE VAN AND LOGISTICS INDUSTRY, WARNS BEDEO AHEAD OF UK BUDGET
23.10.2024
BEDEO ENTERS THE MOTORHOME MARKET WITH TRIGANO GROUP AS FIRST ELECTRIFIED CHAUSSON AND CHALLENGER CAMPERS ARE UNVEILED
27.09.2024
Bedeo And Dangel Announce French Distribution And Manufacturing Agreement at IAA Alongside Reborn Electric European Debut
Light Commercial Vehicles Tread Heavy On The Environment – We Can’t Wait Until 2030, Warns Fleet Electrification Experts
Alarming research from McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) reveals that light commercial vehicles (LCVs) account for 40 per cent of all logistics-related emissions, which is eight times higher than the five per cent attributed to air freight.
UK Needs to Support Retrofit or Risk Leaving Country and Green Transport Goals in the Red
BEDEO has released a whitepaper exposing major government and policy gaps in the UK EV retrofit market, despite retrofit technology being a proven accelerator for EV adoption and accessibility.
BEDEO Launches the World’s First Classic Car EV Retrofit System with In-Wheel Motors as Iconic Defender Paves Way for a New Path of Sustainable EV Conversions
BEDEO’s Reborn Electric: Icons is an addition to the growing BEDEO Group electric vehicle (EV) solutions aiming to decarbonise our transportation systems with the use of retrofits versus buying a brand-new vehicle in the quest to reduce emissions
Medisort Takes Sustainable Leap with BEDEO’s Electric Retrofit Solutions
Medisort, a leading player in the clinical waste collection and management sector, has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to electrify its fleet by embracing BEDEO’s revolutionary Reborn Electric RE-100 Range Extender technology.
BEDEO Welcomes Joachim Drees to Advisory Board
Former CEO of MAN SE and MAN Truck & Bus SE joins BEDEO’s Advisory Board.
BEDEO’s 60 Million Kilometre Milestone Affirms Retrofitting Benefits for Fleets as In-Wheel Motor Tech Gains Momentum
Approved by Stellantis, BEDEO has been converting and homologating the large-segment LCVs of Peugeot/Citroen/Opel/Vauxhall to electric since 2019, and is now approved to continue offering fleets electrified retrofit solutions of Stellantis’ large-segment-LCVs under BEDEO’s Reborn Electric offering, in BE and RE variants.
Thierry Bolloré Joins BEDEO Advisory Board as Strategic Advisor
With extensive experience at Renault Group and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), he brings BEDEO an in-depth knowledge of the automotive industry.
BEDEO Research Shows Need for Government Support in Accelerating Demand for Electric Retrofit of Commercial Vans
One fifth (20%) of fleet managers would choose to retrofit their existing commercial vehicles in the immediate term to decarbonise, without having to bear the full cost of replacement while their vans still have plenty of miles on the clock.
And if all 20% of the UK’s large van fleet (approximately 150,000 vehicles) were to be retrofitted rather than replaced, British businesses could save billions by 2035 according to new research.
BEDEO Launches Retrofit Tech That Makes a Diesel Van Electric at the Press of a Button
New solution creates a sustainable business model for fleet operators.
Reducing Harmful Emissions from People Transport and Improving the Customer Experience
WdK minibuses needed space for passengers and to be wheelchair-accessible, whilst maintaining the maximum payload of the vehicle, and to be electric.
This is how we helped them…
The Hidden Cost of Refrigerated Home Deliveries
The boom in convenience and ease of home delivery has resulted in a significant increase in polluting and dangerous emissions from light goods vehicles in the UK, which have risen by at least 65% since 1990.
Read how BEDEO have helped UK grocery giant Ocado to cut emissions and deliver on corporate responsibility.
Dr. Herbert Demel Joins BEDEO as Strategic Advisor
BEDEO is pleased to announced that Former CEO of Audi AG, President of VW do Brasil, FIAT Auto and Magna Steyr will join its Advisory Board as a Strategic Advisor.
Electric Vehicle Incentives – Not Going Far or Fast Enough for Commercial Vehicles and Electric Conversions
In his latest op-ed, BEDEO CEO Osman Boyner discusses the need for commercial and converted electric vehicle incentives from our governments in order to achieve long-term sustainability and fully transition to a net zero economy.
BEDEO and Protean Electric Host Reuters News at Farnham Headquarters
BEDEO CEO Osman Boyner and Protean Electric CEO Andrew Whitehead recently spoke with Reuters reporter Nick Carey at the Company’s Farnham headquarters. In a subsequent article, Reuters highlights the competitive and technological edge emerging automakers bring to the table, including Protean’s in-wheel motor technology.
BEDEO in conversation with EV Fleet World
BEDEO Chief Commercial Officer Ayoul Grouvel spoke with EV Fleet World about current industry trends, the company’s expertise in vehicle electrification and its work with Stellantis, including conversion work for Citroën ë-Relay, Peugeot e-Boxer and Vauxhall Movano-e.
BEDEO acquires Protean Electric
BEDEO is pleased to announce that it has acquired Protean Electric, the world leader of in-wheel motor technology for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and future transport solutions.
BEDEO increases footprint with Ocado Retail
BEDEO is pleased to announce that it has increased its footprint in Ocado’s fleet to 32 electric vans, assisting the company with its transition to sustainable last mile delivery by supplying 100% electric refrigerated vans using BEDEO’s proprietary technology.
BEDEO to showcase industry leading electric powertrain applications at Freight in the City 2021
Powered by BEDEO’s proprietary electric powertrain, Ocado’s 100% electric refrigerated van, Lawmen’s 100% electric tipper and Stellantis’ multipurpose 100% electric Citroen ë-Relay model highlight the cutting-edge electric applications of our proven technology.
BEDEO Technology premieres at The Commercial Vehicle Show
State-of-the-art electric vehicle technology from electric vehicle manufacturer BEDEO will be an integral part of the new Vauxhall Movano-e world premiere at this month’s Commercial Vehicle Show held at the Birmingham NEC.
BEDEO strengthens partnership with Stellantis
BEDEO is pleased to announce that the agreement entered into with Stellantis has now also been extended to the Opel and Vauxhall brands for the Movano-E models.
BEDEO delivers 10 electric Tippers to Lawmens
BEDEO has delivered 10 electric Tippers to Lawmens a leading supplier of Waste Management & Environmental Services.
BEDEO Partners with PSA to build Large Electric Vans
BEDEO is pleased to announce that we have entered into a partnership with PSA (the Peugeot Citroen Group) to supply and install BEDEO electric drivetrain solutions.
BD Auto Electric Vehicle Delivery Trial with Mayor of London
BD Auto is proud to be involved with the Mayor of London’s trial to reduce the number of commercial vehicles on London’s roads. Commercial freight vehicles represent 30 per cent of all traffic in London and transport is the largest contributor to UK domestic greenhouse gas emissions.
PSA Group Press Release - PSA & BD Auto Partnership
Groupe PSA presents a preview of the electrified versions of Peugeot Boxer Electric and Citroën Jumper Electric at the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show (from 30 April to 2 May).
BD Auto Partnership with the Noise Abatement Society
BD Auto is pleased to be working in partnership with the Noise Abatement Society to improve the environment whose objective is to raise awareness of, and find solutions to, noise pollution and pollutants related to solving noise issues, for example light disturbance and air pollution.
UK newcomer on why electric vans are 'the way to go'
UK industry newcomer looks to convert diesel fleets to electric vehicles by offering to rent them vans with a promise to match lifetime costs.
BD Auto to Launch in U.K. Market at Commercial Greenfleet Show
A new manufacturer of electric Light Commercial Vehicles, BD Auto and Energy Ltd., will launch onto the U.K. van market at the COMMERCIAL GreenFleet Show, Feb 23rd at The Stoop Twickenham.
TNT Introduces Electric Express Delivery Vehicles in Amsterdam and Rotterdam
TNT is deploying seven new 3.5 tonne electric express delivery vehicles for its operations in and around Amsterdam and Rotterdam, The Netherlands is a partner of FREVUE (Freight Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe), an urban e-mobility project supported by the European Commission. FREVUE seeks to demonstrate to industry, consumers and policy makers how electric vehicles can meet the growing need for sustainable urban logistics.
Aras Cargo Invest In Turkey’s Largest Electric Fleet
By adding 30 new BD electric vehicles to its fleet, Aras Cargo now operates the largest fleet of full electric commercial vehicles in Turkey. Seeking to reduce its carbon footprint, Aras Cargo first decided to include electric vehicle in its fleet in 2011. After successful completion of an initial trial with 9 vehicles, Aras Cargo now adds another 30 electric vehicles to its fleet. All vehicles are supplied by BD Auto, Europe’s leading supplier of full electric commercial vehicles.
Financial Times: Businessman's Conversion May Prove Priceless
As a scion of one famous Istanbul business family who married into another, Osman Boyner is something of an unlikely figure to find in a garage on the Asian side of Istanbul where workers are ripping engines out of cars. But his project, backed by his extended family, could be a highly significant one for Istanbul and is already leaving its mark on other cities.