Stellantis to Mass Produce Fuel Cell Versions of Peugeot Expert, Citroën Jumpy & Opel Vivaro

Stellantis is to scale up production of the Peugeot Expert, Citroën Jumpy and Opel Vivaro fuel cell light commercial vehicles to an industrial level in Europe. From 2024, the Hordain site in France will have a production capacity of 5,000 vehicles per year, reaffirming Stellantis' ambition to be the first mass-produced manufacturer of hydrogen-powered utility vehicles.

This industrialisation of hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles – accompanied by €10 million in investments with financial support from the French government – is a new step for Hordain, where 43% of models for the Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, Vauxhall, Fiat and Toyota brands are already available in a zero-emission electric version.

A dedicated team will install the tank, the additional batteries, and the fuel cell on a production line at the Hordain site that halves the adjustment time compared to the previous small-scale process, where the fuel cell was assembled at a pilot workshop in Rüsselsheim.

The site assembles light commercial vehicles and passenger cars from the “K-Zero” family that feature fuel cells.

Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares, says: "I’m very proud of the work done by the management and employees at Hordain, who have made their site the first in the world to combine three types of energy, made possible by the flexibility of our manufacturing system. Today’s announcement demonstrates the Stellantis commitment to investing in France in the latest technologies, and to supporting low-carbon mobility based on the “One Company” principle. Stellantis has succeeded in moving on to the next step in automotive history, in a transition managed in conjunction with our social partners at our 12 industrial sites across seven French regions, where we are proud to have laid historical roots.”

Stellantis to Mass Produce Fuel Cell Vehicles

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