Global Automotive Technology Innovator BEDEO Welcomes Joachim Drees to Advisory Board

  • Former CEO of MAN SE and MAN Truck & Bus SE joins BEDEO’s Advisory Board, bolstering the company’s dedication to shaping the future of electrified transportation
  • Joachim Drees’ appointment comes as BEDEO reinforces its commitment to targeting decarbonisation in the transportation industry
  • Drees possesses extensive expertise and experience in the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) industries and has spearheaded major restructuring and strategic projects, showcasing his versatility and commitment to driving operational excellence
  • Advisory Board includes recently appointed Thierry Bolloré alongside Dr. Herbert Demel
  • BEDEO recently celebrated a significant milestone with its electric vans surpassing a collective distance of 60 million kilometres across Europe since the company’s inception
Joachim Drees
BEDEO Welcomes Joachim Drees to Advisory Board

Farnham, 1 February 2024:

BEDEO, a world-leading company at the forefront of vehicle electrification technology and the production and supply of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV), confirms the appointment of Joachim Drees to its distinguished Advisory Board. Drees, a seasoned C-suite executive with an illustrious career in the automotive, B2B capital goods and private equity sectors, brings a wealth of experience to further propel BEDEO as it charges ahead with its trailblazing in-house designed, proprietary e-solutions.

Prioritising the global imperative of decarbonisation and ongoing research, Drees’ profound understanding of the intricacies of the commercial vehicle sector, supply chain and needs of fleets, coupled with his proven track record of steering major corporations towards success, makes him a key addition to BEDEO’s growing Advisory Board. As previous CEO of MAN SE and MAN Truck & Bus SE (formerly MAN Truck & Bus AG), concurrently holding a position on the Executive Board of Traton SE, Drees’ visionary leadership during this period solidified his reputation as a transformative force within the industry.

At a time when its proprietary e-solutions continue to gather momentum and recognition with large fleets and OEMs alike, BEDEO’s Advisory Board is expanding to ensure the company stays at the forefront of electrified mobility technology and production. Drees joins other renowned board members including Dr. Herbert Demel and Thierry Bolloré. With their combined (Demel and Bolloré) experience in various senior OEM and Tier One roles, including the building of turn-key plants and manufacturing facilities, paired with Drees’ visionary approach to decarbonisation in the commercial vehicle sector; the BEDEO Advisory Board is poised to lead the company to its next phase of success.  

BEDEO’s Founder and CEO Osman Boyner expressed his enthusiasm about Drees’ appointment and said: “Welcoming Joachim to our Advisory Board is a significant moment for BEDEO. His extensive experience, strategic acumen, and passion for transformative technologies align perfectly with our mission to redefine the automotive and EV landscapes. We look forward to leveraging Joachim’s insights as we continue our pursuit of innovation and sustainability.”

Joachim Drees added: “Decarbonisation in transport will remain one of – if not the – most important topics of this decade. Through my time leading a large commercial vehicle company, which has gone through its own transition, it’s clear to see the benefits of electrification and utilising smart powertrain solutions to get to the net-zero goal without impacting cargo space. I look forward to collaborating with the team at BEDEO, Herbert, Thierry and the rest of the board to strengthen its offering and implement my knowledge to secure its [BEDEO’s] next phase of growth.”

Drees joins the BEDEO Advisory Board within a week of the company confirming that its electric vans had completed 60 million kilometres of deliveries across Europe since the company’s foundation in 2009.

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About BEDEO

 BEDEO (formerly BD Auto) has established itself, and its group companies, as one of the most trailblazing, transformative and trusted vehicle electrification technology providers globally.

Founded in 2009 by Osman Boyner, the company is headquartered in Farnham, UK, with manufacturing in Turkey and China. BEDEO’s vision is to decarbonise the LCV industry utilising its proprietary, in-house manufactured electrification solutions, including but not limited to: its in-wheel motor (IWM) technology, inverter, battery pack and cabling.

Today, BEDEO Group, which consists of BEDEO and Protean Electric, collectively hold over 300 patents and OEM production credentials in safety, production and homologation. Focusing on the next generation of decarbonisation solutions, BEDEO Group continues to develop technology IP to lead the path for a cleaner, more connected future.

BEDEO’s transformative approach and unmatched time-to-market speed have also made it the partner of choice for over forty blue-chip customers in logistics, e-commerce, online grocery and food retail, and urban waste management including Aras-Kargo, DHL, DPD, Migros, Ocado and TNT / FedEx among others.

With a focus on making a radical impact on decarbonisation in city centres and accelerating the overall transition to fleet electrification, BEDEO recently introduced an innovative and advanced retrofit solution (named Reborn Electric), converting existing diesel vans into electric or range extended using IWM technology, solving range anxiety issues and low-emission concerns in one solution.

Approved by leading OEM group Stellantis, BEDEO can fit Reborn Electric solutions to a wide range of large commercial vans (GVW: 3.5-4.5t) including the Citroën Jumper, Fiat Ducato, the Peugeot Boxer and Vauxhall / Opel Movano (brand depending on market), with the intention to be a solution provider for all large vans.

With a commitment to sustainable mobility, BEDEO is actively expanding into the marine and aviation markets.

For more information, visit bedeo.tech.

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BEDEO’s 60 Million Kilometre Milestone Affirms Retrofitting Benefits for Fleets as In-Wheel Motor Tech Gains Momentum

• BEDEO has calculated that its electrified vans have collectively travelled 60 million kilometres across Europe since the company’s inception

• 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

• Electric-only BE models are capable of up to 364 km WLTP (depending on spec) and the recently launched RE-100 has a 117 km electric range with a 600 km range extender

• BEDEO Reborn Electric conversions utilise in-wheel motors from group company Protean Electric, a world leader that has secured millions of kilometres’ worth of testing and development, underscored by its own proprietary design validation

• Retrofit benefits for fleet users include emissions reduction and cost savings including the ability to retain existing, often costly rear cargo fit outs

• BEDEO fleet users include DHL, DPD, Ocado, Migros, Aras-Kargo and TNT/Fedex

Farnham, 24 January 2024. As a trailblazing organisation in the electric mobility sector, BEDEO continues to lead the charge in revolutionising transportation as it confirms its electrified vans have undertaken 60 million kilometres’ worth of deliveries across Europe since 2009. Powered and underpinned by its owned, proprietary e-solutions, including in-wheel motor (IWM) technology, inverters, and battery packs, BEDEO’s electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) packages are developed and manufactured in-house to OEM production-approved standards.

RE100 Charging
Bedeo now has have official approval from Stellantis to offer the Reborn Electric retrofit solutions on the automakers’ large LCVs (3.5-4.5t)

Establishing itself as a preferred partner for over forty blue-chip customers in logistics, e-commerce and waste management, BEDEO’s success is further underscored by strategic partnerships with key industry players such as DHL, Ocado and Stellantis. BEDEO has developed an ongoing co-operation with the Stellantis group since 2019, supplying and assembling electric drivetrains for its large LCV family (GVW: 3.5-4,5t). Stellantis has recently also approved the BE and RE versions, thus opening the retrofit market to the IWM solution.

Looking to the next generation of fleet transformation and decarbonisation targets, BEDEO is focusing on retrofit solutions that convert existing diesel vans to make them either fully electric or hybrid through its Reborn Electric retrofit offer. Reborn Electric can unlock many benefits for fleet owners including lowering total cost of ownership, a reduction in tailpipe emissions, lowering carbon emissions at a vehicle manufacturing level, plus the ability to retain the original vehicle’s fit out.

Available in pure electric form, the BE models can either be fitted with a 37 kWh, 75 kWh or 110 kWh battery, which provides drivers with 117 km, 248 km or 364 km WLTP range respectively. Whereas the recently introduced range extender RE-100 retains the original diesel engine and adds a 37 kWh battery to provide 117 km of electric range and 600 km through its range extender. The RE-100 provides the ability for fleets to travel in towns and cities on electric-only mode and utilise the original (often Euro 6 standard) diesel engine to drive to and from the out-of-town depots.

BEDEO’s innovative Reborn Electric conversions are only made possible through proprietary in-wheel motor technology, developed and manufactured by BEDEO’s group company Protean Electric. The world leading in-wheel motor technology company has a proprietary and comprehensive design validation program, combining all relevant legislation, OEM standards and specific requirements related to powertrain, suspension, high voltage, electronic components and brakes. The development and manufacturing adhere to ISO26262, ISO9001, ISO16949 and ISO14001 all with over 300 patents, underscoring its world-leading design.

Founded in 2009 by Osman Boyner, BEDEO (formerly known as BD Auto) has been at the forefront of electric mobility since its inception, specialising in the production and supply of eLCVs. Speaking of the momentous milestone, Boyner stated: 

Osman Headshot #1
Osman Boyner, BEDEO Founder and CEO

“Reaching 60 million kilometres is a testament to the reliability and robustness of our in-house manufactured and owned [BEDEO’s] technologies and e-solutions. Our commitment to sustainable mobility drives us to continually innovate and we are now providing practical solutions for fleets and businesses looking to make the transition to hybrid or electric vehicles without needing to replace with a brand new vehicle. Our clients also benefit from keeping costly, and time intensive installations that they’ve already done, such as refrigeration units or bespoke fit outs, which is a huge bonus when vehicle uptime is so important in last mile deliveries.”

Developing its proprietary technologies to help fleets on their mission to decarbonise, BEDEO is one of few companies that holds its own proprietary, OEM-certified and trusted electrification solutions of this scale; and has done so for over a decade. Working on a global footprint BEDEO operates its R&D and headquarters in the UK with manufacturing undertaken in Turkey and China.

BEDEO can fit Reborn Electric solutions to a wide range of large commercial vans including the Citroën Jumper, Fiat Ducato, the Peugeot Boxer and Vauxhall / Opel Movano (brand depending on market), with the intention to extend the solution to other large vans. Beyond automotive, BEDEO is also actively expanding its reach into the marine and aviation markets.

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About BEDEO

BEDEO (formerly BD Auto) has established itself, and its group companies, as one of the most trailblazing, transformative and trusted vehicle electrification technology providers globally.

Founded in 2009 by Osman Boyner, the company is headquartered in Farnham, UK, with manufacturing in Turkey and China. BEDEO’s vision is to decarbonise the LCV industry utilising its proprietary, in-house manufactured electrification solutions, including but not limited to: its in-wheel motor (IWM) technology, inverter, battery pack and cabling.

Today, BEDEO Group, which consists of BEDEO and Protean Electric, collectively hold over 300 patents and OEM production credentials in safety, production and homologation. Focusing on the next generation of decarbonisation solutions, BEDEO Group continues to develop technology IP to lead the path for a cleaner, more connected future.

Approved by leading OEM group Stellantis, BEDEO can fit Reborn Electric solutions to a wide range of large commercial vans including the Citroën Jumper, Fiat Ducato, the Peugeot Boxer and Vauxhall / Opel Movano (brand depending on market), with the intention to be a solution provider for all large vans.

BEDEO’s transformative approach and unmatched time-to-market speed have also made it the partner of choice for over forty blue-chip customers in logistics, e-commerce, online grocery and food retail, and urban waste management including Aras Kargo, DHL, DPD, Migros, Ocado and TNT / FedEx among others.

With a focus on making a radical impact on decarbonisation in city centres and accelerating the overall transition to fleet electrification, BEDEO recently introduced an innovative and advanced retrofit solution (named Reborn Electric), converting existing diesel vans into electric or range extended using IWM technology, solving range anxiety issues and low-emission concerns in one solution.

With a commitment to sustainable mobility, BEDEO is actively expanding into the marine and aviation markets.

For more information, visit bedeo.tech.

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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.

LONDON, U.K. – November 20, 2023 – BEDEO, the global leader in the development and manufacturing of electric In-Wheel-Motors (Protean) and powertrain technology announced that Thierry Bolloré has joined the company’s Advisory Board.

Throughout an illustrious career spanning over 30 years in the automotive industry, Mr. Bolloré has held various senior management positions with multinational Tier 1’s Michelin and Faurecia, prior to joining Renault’s management board in 2012 and being promoted to CEO in 2019. He subsequently was appointed CEO of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in 2020.

Thierry Bollore
Thierry Bolloré Joins BEDEO Advisory Board as Strategic Advisor

BEDEO’s Founder and CEO, Osman Boyner: “As an established global business leader with the highest pedigree, I am delighted to welcome Thierry, who brings a wealth of automotive experience, knowledge and network which is highly complementary to the company’s mission to become a global leader in technologies for electrification of transportation.” 

Mr. Thierry Bolloré: “I am pleased to join BEDEO, which in the rapidly evolving area of electrification technology, is one of the few companies with a unique and strong product differentiation. The company is a clear leader in electrification of transport and has an extensive track record, developing and manufacturing high value, cost effective electrification technologies for global OEMs and fleet customers. I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge with the company in support of pursuing the company’s mission in electrification of transportation.”

About BEDEO

BEDEO (formerly known as BD Auto) is an electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer of drivetrain solutions based in Farnham. Founded by Osman Boyner in Turkey in 2009, BEDEO has been focused on the production of pure electric light commercial vehicle models. Vehicles manufactured by BEDEO have driven more than 50 million kilometers across Europe including UK, France, Denmark, The Netherlands and Italy. BEDEO began offering its range of electric vans in the UK in 2017 and began working with UK supermarket Ocado the following year.  In 2019 Groupe PSA (now Stellantis – the third largest automotive manufacturer in the world comprising Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Vauxhall and Fiat Chrysler) announced it would be supplying and installing BEDEO electric drivetrain solutions to a selection of its light commercial vehicles.  BEDEO recently launched an advanced retrofit solution which fits to existing diesel vans to make them both electric (first) and/or diesel at the touch of a button using innovative in-wheel motor (IWM) technology. / www.bedeo.tech 

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BEDEO Research Shows Need for Government Support in Accelerating Demand for Electric Retrofit of Commercial Vans

– France ahead of UK in subsidising the retrofit of diesel vans to electric

– Up to £5.5 billion could be saved in retrofitting rather than replacing existing diesel fleets with new full electric vans

– Fleet managers see range, availability and cost of new electric vans as barriers to adoption

Osman Boyner, BEDEO CEO and Founder, says that adding electric to an existing diesel van by way of an in-wheel motor and battery system would not only save significant money, but also overcome fleet managers’ current concerns regarding range, affordability and sustainability.

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.

They would also, importantly, retain their existing fleet with significant operational upsides as well as addressing the wider sustainability challenge of disposing of vehicles and expensive fit-outs before the end of their useful working lives.

The research for BEDEO, the electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer, sought the views of 200 named operators of major fleets in the UK and France to uncover what strategies they were pursuing towards electrification and their awareness levels of particular options open to them.

Of fleet operators who were considering new vehicles, more than half (51%) were concerned that the lack of available range with new electric vans would negatively impact operations, and two out of five (40%) said that electric vans were simply too expensive. A similar number (35%) said that even if they were inclined to buy new, the product range was currently too limited.

A number [40%] said that the deadline ‘was still a long way off’, causing concern that some would understandably use this as a reason to kick the decision down the road: “This is precisely where retrofitting can fit in,” says BEDEO’s Founder Osman Boyner, “in giving businesses a cost-effective solution that accelerates their journey towards decarbonisation without having to bear all of the cost.”

A new retrofit solution, widely popular and financially supported by public authorities in France but not in the UK, adds an electric powertrain to the existing diesel without replacing it, adding a further 70+ miles of electric driving to its range (anything up to 600 miles+) and without compromising load space.

In terms of the numbers, replacing an existing large diesel van with a new electric would cost the fleet manager an average of £55,000 per vehicle. This rises to £62,500 per vehicle, when the average amount spent (£7,500 according to the research) on each vehicle fit-out (refrigeration units, racking etc) is taken into account.

Replacing 150,000 vehicles with new electric ones (out of a total large van vehicle parc of 750,000 units) would therefore cost businesses £9.38 billion. By comparison, converting each vehicle at a cost of £25,000 would require a total investment of £3.75 billion – saving businesses £5.5 billion.

Even if a residual value of £15,000 for each vehicle sold on was taken into account (£47,500 x 150,000 = c£7.13 bilion), businesses would still be saving c50% of the total cost of ownership by converting rather than buying new.

BEDEO recently launched its RE-100 Range Extender – an advanced retrofit solution which fits to existing diesel vans to make them both electric (first) and/or diesel at the touch of a button.

Osman Boyner says that adding electric to an existing diesel van by way of an in-wheel motor and battery system would not only save significant money, but also overcome fleet managers’ current concerns regarding range, affordability and sustainability. To that end he is calling for Government action:

“Our research shows that more fleet managers (i.e the remaining 80%) might be more inclined to consider a retrofit solution if there was greater awareness and that’s where Government can play its part through incentives: more than half (54%) had little or even no knowledge of retrofitting, despite the huge benefits it can bring in helping businesses transition to an electric future and accelerate their decarbonization strategies.

“Awareness levels were much higher in France (65%),” he continues, “where the French Government offers a €9,000 retrofit subsidy; no such subsidy is available in the UK, and that is something we are looking to change.”

BEDEO recently launched its RE-100 Range Extender – an advanced retrofit solution which fits to existing diesel vans to make them both electric (first) and/or diesel at the touch of a button. It gives vans 117km of electric range to add the existing c600km diesel range, solving range anxiety issues and low-emission concerns in city centres in one solution.

SMMT data to end 2021 had the UK total van fleet at c4.6 million vehicles. This comprises an estimated 750,000 large vans (i.e greater than 3.5t).

The average cost of a new large electric van in the UK is £55,000 (market comparison); the average cost per fit out is £7,500 (BEDEO research).

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Notes to editors:

BEDEO (formerly known as BD Auto) is an electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer of drivetrain solutions based in Farnham. Founded by Osman Boyner in Turkey in 2009, BEDEO has been focused on the production of pure electric light commercial vehicle models. Vehicles manufactured by BEDEO have driven more than 50 million kilometres across Europe including UK, France, Denmark, The Netherlands and Italy. BEDEO began offering its range of electric vans in the UK in 2017, and began working with UK supermarket Ocado the following year. In 2019 Groupe PSA (now Stellantis – the third largest automotive manufacturer in the world comprising Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Vauxhall and Fiat Chrysler) announced it would be supplying and installing BEDEO electric drivetrain solutions to a selection of its light commercial vehicles.

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BEDEO Launches Retrofit Tech That Makes a Diesel Van Electric at the Press of a Button

New solution creates a new sustainable business model for fleet operators

An advanced retrofit solution which fits to existing diesel vans to make them both electric (first) and/or diesel at the touch of a button using innovative in-wheel motor (IWM) technology has been launched by BEDEO, an electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer based in Farnham.

The new RE-100 Range Extender, part of its Reborn Electric range, enables organisations with large fleets of vans, often with major conversions (e.g refrigeration units, bespoke fitouts, minibuses etc), to retain those vehicles for longer while still transitioning to an electric future.

The Reborn Electric range includes the RE-100 range extended option and the BE-100, BE-250 and BE-350 full electric options.

A vehicle fitted with a RE-100 Range Extender is electric first, with 117km of electric range, making it ideal for ‘Last Mile’ deliveries. Its existing diesel mode can be used when needed for longer trips, switching to electric when entering a low-emission zone and densely populated areas to eliminate emissions and accelerate decarbonisation.

At the heart of RE-100 are two in-wheel motors and a battery designed, engineered and manufactured by BEDEO. The in-wheel motors are fitted to the rear axle of the vehicle. The motors are more compact, lighter, efficient and easier to install than an equivalent e-axle and powered by a 37kWh battery. No suspension modifications are required to the front or rear, which means there is no loss of ground clearance and no loss of load space or height.  

BEDEO came to national attention in 2019 manufacturing electric vans for significant players in the ‘Last Mile delivery’ market such as OCADO, DHL and TNT. Founder Osman Boyner says that with the concept of Reborn Electric he is providing a new business model for an industry caught between the twin goals of cost and sustainability. “The traditional model of fleet owners is to invest in new vans,” he explains.  

“But electric vans today don’t meet the needs of the market and even Euro VI diesel vans are still responsible for a disproportionate amount of carbon emissions. With the RE-100 we have created a new category of hybrid that not only meets the needs of the market but also accelerates transport decarbonisation.” 

The RE-100 is a hybrid in as much as it can have two modes of power – electric and diesel – but with the BEDEO technology the vehicle cannot be operated as diesel within controlled low emissions zones, unless in an emergency. Outside of controlled zones the driver is in control and can determine when to stay in electric for a more pleasant driving experience, or switch to diesel for longer distances.  

The ability to retrofit BEDEO’s IWM into an existing vehicle is an entirely new proposition: “BEDEO has leveraged this advanced IWM technology to develop the next generation of retrofit vehicles, unlimited by the constraints of a standard e-axle,” Osman adds. 

Commercial fleet operators face a number of significant challenges in the next few years, not least the uncertainty of a moving government deadline for an all-electric future which makes the RE-100 launch even more important. Osman believes that while switching to an all-electric fleet is desirable, it is also very expensive and wasteful, requiring investment not only in the vehicles themselves, but also the infrastructure to support them. 

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Osman Boyner, BEDEO Founder and CEO

 “While sustainability is, of course, a key driver, the end-to-end sustainability (whole lifecycle) of the vehicle also needs to be taken into account,” he continues. “It cannot be sustainable to replace a vehicle that has not reached the end of its useful working life, neither is it sustainable to replace not only the vehicle, but also the refrigeration units or bespoke fit-out that many of these vehicles have.  

“Retrofitting with electric overcomes these challenges and more, satisfying the need to reduce emissions in our city centres where the majority of the ‘Last Mile’ journeys are required, breathing new life into older vehicles.” 

Today BEDEO can fit Reborn Electric solutions to a wide range of large commercial vans including the Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper, the Fiat Ducato and Vauxhall Movano, with the intention to be a solution provider for all large vans. BEDEO has the capacity to convert hundreds of vehicles at any one time at its sites in Europe. 

Reborn Electric is a range of retrofit solutions that includes the RE-100 range extended option and the BE-100, BE-250 and BE-350 full electric options. 

Notes to editors: 

BEDEO (formerly known as BD Auto) is an electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer of drivetrain solutions based in Farnham. Founded by Osman Boyner in Turkey in 2009, BEDEO has been focused on the production of pure electric light commercial vehicle models. Vehicles manufactured by BEDEO have driven more than 50 million kilometres across Europe including UK, France, Denmark, The Netherlands and Italy. BEDEO began offering its range of electric vans in the UK in 2017, and began working with UK supermarket Ocado the following year.  In 2019 Groupe PSA (now Stellantis – the third largest automotive manufacturer in the world comprising Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Vauxhall and Fiat Chrysler) announced it would be supplying and installing BEDEO electric drivetrain solutions to a selection of its light commercial vehicles.  

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