Daimler will end development of fuel cell cars

The GLC F-CELL is environmentally friendly but not cost efficient to build and sell. It is used by large German fleet operators such as the Deutsche Bahn and is not sold to private customers. (Daimler AG)

April 22, 2020 11:02 AM

FRANKFURT -- Daimler's Mercedes-Benz will cease development of fuel cell electric vehicles for its passenger car business and will run out production of the GLC F-CELL, its only fuel cell model.

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