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Stellantis scraps its Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology development program
Stellantis, the American automotive conglomerate, has halted its hydrogen fuel cell technology development due to significant capital costs and the sluggish development of hydrogen refueling infrastructure. The company noted that higher customer incentives are necessary and does not expect the adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to accelerate before the end of the decade. Consequently, the launch of the hydrogen Pro One vehicles is canceled. However, Stellantis will redirect its hydrogen-related R&D efforts to other projects without affecting staffing levels.
Times Drive Desk
Updated Jul 16, 2025, 01:45 PM IST
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American Automotive conglomerate Stellantis has recently announced that it has decided to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program.
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The information shared by the company outlines that it has come to this decision due to high capital investment required in this program and taking into account the slow pace of development of the hydrogen refilling infrastructure. The company also highlighted the requirement of higher incentives for the customers and it stated that it is not anticipating the adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to gain momentum before the end of this decade.
The aftermath of this decision implies that the scheduled introduction of Stellantis hydrogen Pro One vehicles later this year will no longer take place. It had production of these vehicles in pipelines in France and Poland, which was scheduled to commence this summer.
However the company has highlighted that this decision will not affect its staffing at its production facilities and the R&D dedicated for hydrogen technology will be redirected to other projects.
Citing the present state of the hydrogen segment, Stellantis stated that this also presents a challenge for its stakeholders financially and concluded that it is in their best interest to make a U-Turn on this, deferring its plans for the development of hydrogen vehicles and its technologies.
Management’s Viewpoint
Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Operating Officer for Enlarged Europe siad, “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. The hydrogen market remains a niche segment, with no prospects of mid-term economic sustainability. We must make clear and responsible choices to ensure our competitiveness and meet the expectations of our customers with our electric and hybrid passenger and light commercial vehicles offensive.”
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