This term paper examines the different disruptive processes for the global bus industry induced by the electrification of the public bus networks, with respect to the changing status quo of technologies as well as the transforming market compositions. To derive and present these processes, the terms "innovation" and "disruption" were indispensable to define, hence there is no commonly excepted understanding and otherwise there would be no overall principles to evaluate whether electric mobility can be classified as a genuinely disruptive Innovation. Propelled globally by national governments, enforcing their limits of carbon oxide emissions and total number of vehicles, electric buses powered by installed lithium-ion batteries or fuel cells are already operating on some metropolitan streets of mostly Asian, South American and European Countries. Regarding the drawbacks of shorter ranges and longer recharge times, the technical features and operating characteristics of battery-electric buses differ from conventional diesel buses. These differences and their consequences for the global bus industry, gaining additional relevance due to the generally increasing demand of green technologies, should help to get a better understanding of the current shift within the automotive sector while also laying the foundation for potential future trajectories.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Research problem
- 1.2 Course of investigation
- 2 Disruptive innovation potential..
- 2.1 Definition.........
- 2.1.1 Innovation....
- 2.1.2 Disruption.......
- 2.2 Evaluation criteria..
- 2.1 Definition.........
- 3 Electric mobility..
- 3.1 Characteristics
- 3.2 Current relevance.
- 3.3 Disruptive potential.
- 4 Disruptive consequences of electric mobility for the global bus industry
- 5 Conclusion........
- 5.1 Summary..
- 5.2 Critical acclaim.
- 5.3 Outlook
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper explores the disruptive effects of electric mobility on the global bus industry, analyzing how the shift to electric public bus networks impacts technological advancements and market dynamics. To understand these processes, the paper defines the terms "innovation" and "disruption," exploring the criteria for classifying electric mobility as a genuinely disruptive innovation. The paper further examines the technical features and operational characteristics of battery-electric buses compared to traditional diesel buses, considering their implications for the global bus industry in light of growing demand for green technologies.
- Disruptive Innovation Potential of Electric Mobility
- Technological Advancements in Electric Busses
- Market Dynamics and the Shift to Green Technologies
- Operational and Technical Differences between Electric and Diesel Buses
- The Impact of Electric Mobility on the Global Bus Industry
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by introducing its research problem, focusing on the disruptive potential of electric mobility within the global bus industry. It then delves into the definitions of "innovation" and "disruption" to establish a framework for evaluating whether electric mobility qualifies as a disruptive force. The paper then proceeds to examine the characteristics, current relevance, and disruptive potential of electric mobility, highlighting the technical features of battery-electric buses and their consequences for the bus industry. Finally, the paper examines the disruptive consequences of electric mobility for the global bus industry, analyzing its impact on market dynamics and technological trajectories. While the conclusion provides a summary and critical acclaim of the research, this preview does not include any information from this section.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This term paper examines the disruptive impact of electric mobility on the global bus industry, focusing on key concepts such as disruptive innovation, technological trajectories, electric mobility, public transport, and the shift to green technologies.
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- Luca Dominikat (Author), 2019, The Disruptive Potential of Electric Mobility for the Global Bus Industry, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1356328
