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Stellantis Discontinues Hydrogen Fuel Cell Program, Cancels Pro One Van Launch

Stellantis said the hydrogen market lacks viable infrastructure, prompting the redirection of its fuel cell research toward electric and hybrid models.

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A row of four white Stellantis vans in a factory
Stellantis showed off its hydrogen fuel cell commercial vans at the Paris Motor Show last year

Overview

  • Stellantis has officially ended its hydrogen fuel cell development program and will not launch its Pro One range of hydrogen vans this year.
  • The company cited limited refueling infrastructure, high capital costs and weak consumer incentives as key factors in its decision.
  • Research and development activities and production capacity for hydrogen technology will be reassigned to electric and hybrid passenger and light commercial vehicles.
  • Stellantis announced there will be no job losses at its production sites as staff are redeployed to other projects.
  • The move leaves the Symbio joint venture’s future in doubt, with partners Forvia and Michelin warning of serious operational and financial challenges.