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Stellantis Abandons Hydrogen Fuel Cell Van Line in Electric Shift

Limited refueling stations, high capital requirements, weak customer incentives made hydrogen mobility unviable at Stellantis, prompting a shift to electric and hybrid development.

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Overview

  • Stellantis has halted preparations for series production of its next-generation Pro-One hydrogen fuel cell vans in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland, ending plans for its new H2 commercial vehicles.
  • The company cited limited refueling infrastructure, high investment costs and weak purchase incentives as reasons for abandoning its hydrogen van program.
  • No jobs are at risk as Stellantis redirects its hydrogen research and development team to other projects while keeping production sites intact.
  • Official talks with Symbio joint venture shareholders have begun to evaluate market repercussions and discuss alternatives for the fuel cell partnership.
  • Peers including Hype, Honda, Hylane and Daimler Truck are also scaling back hydrogen initiatives, underscoring a wider industry pullback from fuel cell mobility.