US EditionStellantis discontinues hydrogen fuel cell programme and van production
NETHERLANDS, JUL 16 – Stellantis cites limited hydrogen refueling infrastructure and high costs, redirecting R&D to electric and hybrid vehicles amid EU CO2 rules; fewer than 1,200 hydrogen stations exist worldwide.
- Stellantis will discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology program and will not launch hydrogen-powered vehicles this year, citing a lack of market development in the mid-term.
- The decision was influenced by limited hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and the need for stronger purchase incentives, according to Stellantis.
- Stellantis NV will withdraw from a joint hydrogen-vehicle venture with Michelin and Forvia SE, jeopardizing the project's future.
- Forvia has confirmed it was informed about Stellantis’ plan to halt hydrogen investments starting in 2026, marking a shift from Stellantis' previous ambitions in this market.
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The announcement was made at an extraordinary meeting of the Group's Social and Economic Committee (SEC).
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