The story
Founded by Heinrich Wilhelm Joachim Jacob Podeus in 1870.1
Private company
Podeus
Automobile manufacturer based in Wismar1
In 1902, a Podeus truck prototype was built for the first time. The vehicle was made in Crull's iron foundry. After the death of Heinrich Podeus, who lived from November 9, 1832, to July 21, 1905, automobile production was started.2 It was founded by Heinrich Wilhelm Joachim Jacob Podeus.1 It ceased to exist in 1924.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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In 1902, a Podeus truck prototype was built for the first time. The vehicle was made in Crull's iron foundry. After the death of Heinrich Podeus, who lived from November 9, 1832, to July 21, 1905, automobile production was started. Podeus was a captain, shipowner, and an industrialist who began his industrial career in Wismar with a coal import company.2
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- 1WikidataPodeus on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaPodeus on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsPodeus photo by Buch-t, Public domain