Stellantis Discontinues Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Development Program
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) has announced the discontinuation of its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. The decision comes as the company sees no prospects for mid-term economic sustainability in the hydrogen market, citing limited hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital requirements, and insufficient consumer incentives.
The company will halt the planned launch of hydrogen-powered Pro One vehicles and end series production at facilities in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland. Stellantis has confirmed that this decision will not impact staffing levels, with R&D activities being redirected to other projects. The company is also in discussions with Symbio shareholders to evaluate market consequences.
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) ha annunciato la sospensione del suo programma di sviluppo della tecnologia a celle a combustibile a idrogeno. La decisione è motivata dalla mancanza di prospettive di sostenibilità economica a medio termine nel mercato dell'idrogeno, a causa della limitata infrastruttura di rifornimento, degli elevati investimenti necessari e degli insufficienti incentivi per i consumatori.
L'azienda interromperà il lancio previsto dei veicoli Pro One a idrogeno e cesserà la produzione in serie negli stabilimenti di Hordain, Francia, e Gliwice, Polonia. Stellantis ha confermato che questa scelta non influenzerà i livelli occupazionali, poiché le attività di ricerca e sviluppo saranno destinate ad altri progetti. Inoltre, la società è in trattativa con gli azionisti di Symbio per valutare le conseguenze sul mercato.
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) ha anunciado la suspensión de su programa de desarrollo de tecnología de celdas de combustible de hidrógeno. La decisión se debe a la falta de perspectivas de sostenibilidad económica a medio plazo en el mercado del hidrógeno, citando la limitada infraestructura de repostaje, los altos requerimientos de capital y los insuficientes incentivos para los consumidores.
La compañía detendrá el lanzamiento planeado de vehículos Pro One propulsados por hidrógeno y finalizará la producción en serie en las plantas de Hordain, Francia, y Gliwice, Polonia. Stellantis ha confirmado que esta decisión no afectará los niveles de empleo, ya que las actividades de I+D se redirigirán a otros proyectos. También está en conversaciones con los accionistas de Symbio para evaluar las consecuencias en el mercado.
스텔란티스 (NYSE: STLA)는 수소 연료 전지 기술 개발 프로그램을 중단한다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 수소 시장에서 중기 경제적 지속 가능성 전망이 없다고 판단했으며, 제한된 수소 충전 인프라, 높은 자본 요구 사항, 그리고 부족한 소비자 인센티브를 그 이유로 들었습니다.
회사는 수소 동력 Pro One 차량의 출시 계획을 중단하고 프랑스 호르댕과 폴란드 글리비체 공장에서의 양산을 종료할 예정입니다. 스텔란티스는 이번 결정이 인력 수준에 영향을 미치지 않을 것이며, 연구개발 활동은 다른 프로젝트로 전환될 것이라고 확인했습니다. 또한 시장 영향을 평가하기 위해 Symbio 주주들과 논의 중입니다.
Stellantis (NYSE : STLA) a annoncé l'arrêt de son programme de développement de la technologie des piles à combustible à hydrogène. Cette décision intervient alors que l'entreprise ne voit aucune perspective de viabilité économique à moyen terme sur le marché de l'hydrogène, évoquant une infrastructure de ravitaillement limitée, des investissements importants et des incitations insuffisantes pour les consommateurs.
La société va stopper le lancement prévu des véhicules Pro One à hydrogène et mettre fin à la production en série dans ses usines de Hordain, en France, et de Gliwice, en Pologne. Stellantis a confirmé que cette décision n'affectera pas les effectifs, les activités de R&D étant réorientées vers d'autres projets. L'entreprise est également en discussions avec les actionnaires de Symbio pour évaluer les conséquences sur le marché.
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) hat die Einstellung seines Entwicklungsprogramms für Wasserstoff-Brennstoffzellentechnologie bekanntgegeben. Die Entscheidung basiert darauf, dass das Unternehmen keine Aussichten auf wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit mittelfristig im Wasserstoffmarkt sieht, unter anderem wegen begrenzter Wasserstofftankstelleninfrastruktur, hoher Kapitalanforderungen und unzureichender Verbraucheranreize.
Das Unternehmen wird den geplanten Start der wasserstoffbetriebenen Pro One Fahrzeuge stoppen und die Serienproduktion in den Werken in Hordain, Frankreich, und Gliwice, Polen, einstellen. Stellantis bestätigte, dass diese Entscheidung keine Auswirkungen auf die Personalstärke haben wird, da die F&E-Aktivitäten auf andere Projekte umgelenkt werden. Zudem befindet sich das Unternehmen in Gesprächen mit den Symbio-Aktionären, um die Marktauswirkungen zu bewerten.
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- Cancellation of planned hydrogen-powered Pro One vehicle launch
- Discontinuation of significant technology development program
- Potential financial implications for Symbio partnership
- Loss of potential market position in hydrogen vehicle segment
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Stellantis abandons hydrogen development due to limited infrastructure and economic viability, redirecting resources toward BEVs and hybrids.
Stellantis has made a significant strategic pivot by terminating its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program, canceling the planned launch of hydrogen-powered Pro One commercial vehicles. This decision stems from their assessment that the hydrogen market shows "no development prospect at mid-term" and lacks "mid-term economic sustainability."
The company cited three primary barriers: limited hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital requirements, and insufficient consumer purchasing incentives. These factors have led Stellantis to conclude that meaningful adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles won't materialize before 2030.
This move reflects a broader industry reassessment of hydrogen's role in passenger and light commercial vehicles. While hydrogen technology continues to receive investment for heavy-duty applications like long-haul trucking and industrial uses, Stellantis is doubling down on battery electric and hybrid technology for its passenger and commercial vehicle lineup to meet European CO2 regulations.
The company has initiated discussions with shareholders of Symbio (their hydrogen technology partner) to evaluate market consequences. Importantly, Stellantis confirmed this decision won't impact staffing at production facilities, with R&D resources being redirected to other projects, likely accelerating their electric vehicle initiatives.
This decision represents a calculated resource allocation choice rather than financial distress. By concentrating investments in technologies with clearer market adoption paths, Stellantis is prioritizing near-term competitiveness in the rapidly evolving automotive landscape while avoiding dispersing resources across too many parallel technology paths.
Stellantis Discontinues Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Development Program
- As the hydrogen market is showing no development prospect at mid-term, Stellantis has decided to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program.
- Series production of hydrogen-powered Pro One vans in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland, ends.
- Stellantis is discussing alternatives for Symbio with its partners.
AMSTERDAM, July 16, 2025 – Stellantis today announced its decision to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. Due to limited availability of hydrogen refueling infrastructure, high capital requirements, and the need for stronger consumer purchasing incentives, the Company does not anticipate the adoption of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles before the end of the decade.
As a result, Stellantis will no longer launch its new range of hydrogen-powered Pro One vehicles this year. Serial production was scheduled to start this summer in Hordain, France (medium-sized vans) and Gliwice, Poland (large vans).
“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,” explains Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Operating Officer for Enlarged Europe. “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.”
This decision will not impact staffing at Stellantis’ production sites. R&D activities related to hydrogen technology will be redirected to other projects.
The current state of the hydrogen segment also presents financial challenges for various stakeholders. In this context, Stellantis has initiated discussions with the shareholders of Symbio to evaluate the current market consequences and to preserve the best interests of Symbio, in line with their respective obligations.
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