Stellantis Expands Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Vehicle Production with Ram 5500 Pickup
Key Ideas
  • Stellantis is ramping up production of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, with plans to include the Ram 5500 pickup truck in its lineup in both Poland and Mexico.
  • Despite low current sales, Stellantis aims to produce 100,000 hydrogen-powered units annually by 2030, projecting a potential market share of up to 40% for commercial vehicles.
  • The company is also exploring battery and fuel cell technologies, with the announcement of the Ram 1500 Ramcharger electric pickup, designed as a range-extended electric truck.
  • Stellantis views hydrogen as crucial for achieving CO2-free mobility and aims to offer a fully decarbonized product range in Europe by 2030, signaling a commitment to sustainable practices.
Automaker Stellantis is increasing its focus on hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles, including incorporating the Ram 5500 pickup truck into its production line. With plans to begin manufacturing larger vehicles in Poland and subsequently North America, Stellantis is eyeing the Ram 5500 in a fuel cell version to be produced in Mexico. While official specifications were not disclosed, the diesel-powered 2024 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab boasts impressive towing and payload capacities. Despite modest sales of hydrogen vehicles so far, Stellantis envisions a significant uptick, aiming to scale production to 100,000 units yearly by 2030, with a potential market share of 40% for commercial vehicles. The company is also exploring battery and fuel cell technologies, exemplified by the recent introduction of the Ram 1500 Ramcharger electric pickup, which combines a 92 kWh battery pack with a V-6 engine and electric drive motors. Stellantis sees hydrogen as integral to achieving CO2-free mobility, with plans to offer a fully decarbonized product range in Europe by 2030, underscoring its commitment to environmentally sustainable practices.
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