Stellantis has delivered a crushing blow to the hydrogen fuel cell industry by abruptly terminating its entire hydrogen development program just months before the planned launch of Pro One hydrogen vans. The decision, announced July 16, 2025, highlights the stark reality facing hydrogen technology: despite billions in investment and government support, infrastructure limitations and economic challenges make hydrogen commercially unviable for most automotive applications before 2030. With hydrogen refueling stations costing up to $3 million each compared to $200,000 for gasoline stations, and fewer than 100 public hydrogen stations operating across the entire United States, Stellantis joins a growing list of automakers reconsidering their hydrogen strategies.
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Stellantis and CATL have announced a joint investment of up to €4.1 billion to build a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Scheduled to begin production by the end of 2026, the factory aims to achieve a capacity of up to 50 GWh annually, supporting the production of affordable and durable batteries for electric vehicles.
