Clarifications from Forvia and Michelin regarding the future of Symbio
Forvia and Michelin were informed in May of Stellantis’ intention to halt its hydrogen-related activities as of 2026. This unexpected shift comes despite Stellantis being both a co-shareholder and Symbio’s main customer, having long carried the ambition of shaping the hydrogen mobility market for light commercial vehicles. Stellantis’ orders alone account for approximately 80% of Symbio’s planned production volume.
Over the past two years, Symbio has scaled its investments, hiring, and development roadmap based on Stellantis’ stated needs for the next eight years. The technology and performance of Symbio’s systems have been validated by all shareholders, including Stellantis’ own teams. More recently, as part of the French government’s call for projects* announced in April 2025, Symbio was fully prepared to produce hydrogen fuel cells for Stellantis vehicles eligible under this scheme.
Stellantis’ decision will have irreversible operational and financial consequences for Symbio. Michelin and Forvia are particularly concerned about the impact on Symbio’s 590 employees in France and 50 employees abroad.
In this context, Michelin and Forvia are in close contact with public authorities.
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Clarifications from Forvia and Michelin regarding the future of Symbio, source
