Uncovering the truth: The hydrogen car scandal plaguing Morocco’s Mohammed VI

BY: Hana Saada

ALGIERS- The Moroccan Makhzen has been caught in a scandal regarding the production of the country’s first clean energy car.

It has been revealed that the supposed hydrogen-powered car, which was promoted in the presence of King Mohammed VI, was actually manufactured in Italy and France. The Nam X car, which runs on fuel cells using green hydrogen, was designed in collaboration with Italian car design firm Pininfarina and was presented at a conference at the company’s headquarters.

Moroccan industry expert Youcef Al-Hereche has exposed the government’s propaganda, stating that the car is not 100% Moroccan, with parts sourced from various countries including France, Germany, America, China, South Korea, Japan, and Spain (the French DV Stellantis or DCI Renault engine and the German “Continental” wheels, etc.).

The expert also revealed that the Minister of Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, is a partner in the project despite having no experience in the car industry.

The scandal has raised questions about the government’s involvement in the project and its ability to bring in the necessary materials for car assembly. The implications of this scandal are significant, as it raises questions about the transparency and honesty of Morocco’s leadership.