Stellantis has officially announced the termination of its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program, citing persistent market and infrastructure limitations that hinder economic viability. The move comes just months before planned production of hydrogen-powered Pro One light commercial vehicles, which was scheduled to begin in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland, this summer.

In a context where the Company is mobilizing to respond to demanding CO2 regulations in Europe, Stellantis has decided to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program, said Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Operating Officer for Enlarged Europe. The hydrogen market remains a niche segment, with no prospects of mid-term economic sustainability.

The decision stems from:

• Limited hydrogen refueling infrastructure
• High capital investment requirements
• Lack of strong consumer purchasing incentives

Stellantis emphasized that staffing at production sites will not be affected, and its hydrogen R&D resources will be reallocated to electric and hybrid vehicle projects, aligning with the company s broader electrification strategy.

Stellantis is also in active discussions with the shareholders of Symbio, a hydrogen joint venture with Forvia and Michelin, to evaluate the impact of this strategic shift and protect the interests of all parties involved.

This marks a significant pivot in Stellantis clean mobility roadmap, reinforcing its focus on battery-electric and plug-in hybrid technologies to meet evolving regulatory and customer expectations across Europe.

Source: www.stellantis.com