Stellantis halts hydrogen vehicle programme

Major manufacturer cancels rollout of new hydrogen-powered vans and strengthens focus on battery electric and hybrid markets

Major European automotive manufacturer Stellantis has halted its development of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles and scrapped the launch of a planned new range of vans, claiming the hydrogen market has “no prospects of mid-term economic sustainability”. The Amsterdam-based company—ranked the world’s  fourth-largest manufacturer by sales—cited  the limited availability of refuelling stations, high capital costs and the need for stronger consumer purchasing incentives as the main reasons for its decision to park its hydrogen ambitions. “The hydrogen market remains a niche segment, with no prospects of mid-term economic sustainability” Imparato, Stellantis The company said it