Mr. de Ridder is the President of AVERE.  AVERE – founded in 1978 - is a European network comprised of members including users, NGO’s, associations, interest groups, public bodies, research & development entities, vehicle and equipment manufacturers, electricity utilities. Joeri is also the President of ASBE, the Belgian Section of AVERE.  Joeri also owns and manages of ELECTRIC DRIVE bvba, handling distribution, sales and maintenance of electric utility vehicles. Brands include  GOUPIL, MELEX and SOIOS.

• Supplier to City of Brussels (12 vehicles)
• Supplier to City of Antwerp (7 vehicles)