Stellantis discontinues hydrogen fuel cell programme
The group said the decision was due to the limited availability of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, high capital requirements and the need for stronger purchase incentives for customers.
'The hydrogen market remains a niche segment, with no prospects of midterm economic sustainability,' Jean-Philippe Imparato, COO for enlarged Europe, said in a statement.
Imparato said the carmaker had to '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'.
The group said it did not anticipate the adoption of hydrogen cell vans before the end of the decade.
Serial production of Stellantis' new Pro One range was scheduled to start in the summer in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland.
The decision will not impact staffing at Stellantis production sites, the group said, adding that all research and development activities focused on hydrogen technology would be redirected to other projects.
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