Car manufacturer Stellantis is stepping up its game by introducing series production of fuel cell cars. With ambitious plans in mind, they aim to capture 40 percent of the market share for commercial vehicles soon, although current sales figures remain modest.
Stellantis, a European-American car company, is set to expand its production capacity for commercial vehicles equipped with hydrogen fuel cells. Jean-Michel Billig, the head of the group’s hydrogen program, revealed this in an interview with WELT AM SONNTAG.
Their latest venture involves manufacturing a new variant of the RAM 5500 pick-up truck in Mexico. By 2030, Stellantis plans to boost its manufacturing capacity for fuel cell vehicles to 100,000 units annually. Billig predicts a significant market share for this technology in the coming decade, especially for commercial vehicles, potentially reaching up to 40 percent.
Since late 2022, Stellantis has been offering medium-sized commercial vehicles with fuel cells, with 350 units sold to date. Now, series production is kicking off. According to Billig, hydrogen will play a crucial role in achieving CO2-free mobility in the future, emphasizing the need for decarbonized product ranges by 2030.
Stellantis views batteries and fuel cells as complementary technologies, each serving different purposes. They foresee a demand for both as they cater to various use cases.
