Stellantis Joins Growing List Of Hydrogen Mobility Retreats - CleanTechnica

Stellantis, a major global automaker and early advocate for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in light commercial transport, has recently retreated from its hydrogen mobility ambitions. Despite launching eight new hydrogen-powered van models in early 2024 and investing heavily—including a 33% stake in French fuel cell supplier Symbio—Stellantis faced harsh economic realities. The company projected producing up to 10,000 hydrogen vans by the end of 2024, banking on supportive European policies and infrastructure. However, the high costs of hydrogen vehicles, which remained about 80% more expensive than comparable battery-electric models even after significant price cuts, proved prohibitive. Former CEO Carlos Tavares publicly acknowledged these challenges, and his departure later in 2024 underscored strategic uncertainties around hydrogen. Stellantis’ withdrawal highlights persistent structural issues with hydrogen mobility, notably the failure of promised European hydrogen refueling infrastructure to materialize. The EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation has seen