Early stage commercialization strategies: How did Prius family affect Toyota electric vehicle development?

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Majid A Dehkordi
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Research Development ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Innovation Studies ◽  
Vehicle Development ◽  
Green Vehicles

Although researches in the eco-friendly innovation studies have contributed much to technological development, a limited contribution has been made to the importance of structural concepts, strategic decisions and early stage marketing in the diffusion of innovation. The uniqueness of this research lies in its effort of exploring Toyota’s commercialization strategies for the first generation of its green vehicles, Prius Hybrid and RAV4 EV. Literature is reviewed from both historical and technological perspectives. The Roger’s Diffusion model was used and on the basis on this review, it has been argued that Toyota’s hybrid vehicle commercialization strategy affected this company’s electric vehicle development at least for a decade. The results fill a gap in the literature, particularly in Green vehicles research, development, and marketing.

scholarly journals Blockchain Applications in Agribusiness: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Geneci da Silva Ribeiro Rocha ◽  
Letícia de Oliveira ◽  
Edson Talamini
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Near Future

Blockchain is a technology that can be applied in different sectors to solve various problems. As a complex system, agribusiness presents many possibilities to take advantage of blockchain technology. The main goal of this paper is to identify the purposes for which blockchain has been applied in the agribusiness sector, for which a PRISMA-based systematic review was carried out. The scientific literature corpus was accessed and selected from Elsevier’s Scopus and ISI of Knowledge’s Web of Science (WoS) platforms, using the PRISMA protocol procedures. Seventy-one articles were selected for analysis. Blockchain application in agribusiness is a novel topic, with the first publication dating from 2016. The technological development prevails more than blockchain applications since it has been addressed mainly in the Computer Sciences and Engineering. Blockchain applications for agribusiness management of financial, energy, logistical, environmental, agricultural, livestock, and industrial purposes have been reported in the literature. The findings suggest that blockchain brings many benefits when used in agribusiness supply chains. We concluded that the research on blockchain applications in agribusiness is only at an early stage, as many prototypes are being developed and tested in the laboratory. In the near future, blockchain will be increasingly applied across all economic sectors, including agribusiness, promoting greater reliability and agility in information with a reduced cost. Several gaps for future studies were observed, with significant value for science, industry, and society.

Multi-Physics Based System Model for Early Stage Hybrid/Electric Vehicle HV Battery Design

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sriram Seshadri ◽  
ChiruVenkat Reddy ◽  
Rashed Rabaa ◽  
Rahul Patel ◽  
Balakishan Chouki
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Hybrid Electric Vehicle ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
System Model ◽  
Battery Design ◽  
Hybrid Electric

Overview and Prospects of Black Start

2014 ◽  
Vol 533 ◽  
pp. 401-408
Author(s):  
Zi Ying Chen ◽  
Jia Lin Hu ◽  
Jia Yao Li ◽  
Wei Xun Long
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Power Grid ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Research Development ◽  
Power Sources ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Grid Construction ◽  
Microgrid Control ◽  
Operation Characteristics

With the rapid development of power grid, black start has been an indispensable part of power grid construction, and the gradually mature microgrid technology will play an important role in solving power system problems. Otherwise, plug-in electric vehicle will become an important load in future power grid. The black start concept, research status, black start scheme development and its verification are stated in detail; distributed generation and microgrid are introduced; the strategy about taking microgrid as black start power sources is proposed; and key technical problems existing on the combination of black start, microgrid and plug-in electric vehicle are explored according to the microgrid control and operation characteristics. On the basis of summarizing black start and microgrid research development and achievements in the globe, this paper discusses prospects of black start and provides new views and suggestions for its further research.

scholarly journals Orphan drug designation in Europe-Procedural guidance and challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Christina Nicolodi
Keyword(s):  
Orphan Drug ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Orphan Drug Designation ◽  
Medicinal Products ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Orphan Medicinal Products ◽  
Legislative Framework

The European legislative framework on orphan medicinal products was implemented to stimulate the development of medicinal products against rare diseases and to ensure the patient’s adequate access to qualitative and specific treatment methods. Between 2000 and 2018 3210 orphan drug designation applications were submitted in Europe of which 2121 orphan designations have been issued by the European Commission. (1) Though the definitions for orphan medicinal products and the regulatory procedures are well defined, a high degree of regulatory knowledge is needed and strategic decisions on the development program must be considered at a very early stage of development: in fact, only 164 of the 2121 designated orphan development products have resulted in authorised orphan medicinal products since the orphan legislation was implemented. In this article, the requirements and procedures for the orphan designation application and maintenance at the time of marketing authorisation application are discussed in the context of the European Regulation.

The impact of global trends on the electric vehicle market in Russia: Challenges, opportunities and directions of development

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 913-939
Author(s):  
Tat'yana S. REMIZOVA ◽  
Dmitrii B. KOSHELEV
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Vehicle Development ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Electric Cars ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Impact

Subject. The article reviews various transport electrification scenarios, which would help reduce the CO2 emissions and environmental threats. The environmental and economic security can also be affected if the State insufficiently understands the importance of electric vehicle development, their popularization. It is also crucial to encourage the consumption, develop the infrastructure, innovative projects, which reshape the power engineering structure. Objectives. We determine how global trends influence the production and integration of electric vehicles in Russia. We also evaluate the environmental and cost effectiveness of morot vehicle electrification, opportunities and trajectories for the electric vehicle development nationwide. Methods. The study involves methods used to summarize regulatory, empirical and theoretical data, and general and partial scientific methods and techniques, such as abstraction, analysis, analogy, etc. Results. The article shows the extent of electric transport development worldwide, and focuses on environmental issues and opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint by using electric vehicles and renewable energy sources. We point out opportunities, threats, prospects and disadvantages of the electric vehicle use in Russia. The article indicates how the use of electric cars can be developed in Russia, considering changes in the production structure and the generation of positive effects as much as possible. Conclusions. Currently, Russia evidently lags behind the global production and use of electric cars, without having a priority of the carbon footprint reduction. The strategy for the car segment advancement is underdeveloped. Suggested herein, the ideas for the electric car segment development are aimed to encourage the consumption, production, advancement of infrastructure and innovative projects, and ensure the environmental security of the country.

scholarly journals Analysis of electric vehicle development based on optimization model

2019 ◽  
Vol 158 ◽  
pp. 2841-2846
Author(s):  
Qian Cheng ◽  
Xiaonan Lu ◽  
Haibo Dai ◽  
Jinshi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Optimization Model ◽  
Vehicle Development

scholarly journals One of Us: On the Role of Accent and Race in Real-Time In-Group Categorization

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Paola Paladino ◽  
Mara Mazzurega
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Social Dominance ◽  
Person Perception ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Group Representation ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Social Identification ◽  
Race Prejudice ◽  
Parallel Activation

In the present research, we investigated the combined role of accent (native vs. nonnative) and race (European native or White vs. nonnative or Black) in real-time in-group categorization among Italian participants. We found that targets presenting mixed cues (i.e., Black persons with a native accent and White persons with a nonnative accent) led to the simultaneous and parallel activation of in-group and out-group representation in the early stage of person perception, showing that both accent and appearance were initially processed. However, later in the process, when accent and appearance did not match, the first played a major role in the participants’ construal of the target as “one of us.” Finally, we examined the role of social identification, beliefs on the importance of language and race, prejudice, social dominance, and contacts with first-generation Italians in the categorization process. Theoretical and applied implications of the findings are discussed.

Global Diffusion of Innovation during the Fourth Industrial Revolution: The Case of Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 2050005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harm-Jan Steenhuis ◽  
Xin Fang ◽  
Tolga Ulusemre
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Advanced Economies ◽  
3D Printers

Additive manufacturing can be considered an innovative and high-technology and one of its characteristics is that it has limited dependency on the location. The purpose of this study is to examine this aspect by investigation how additive manufacturing is spreading globally. The focus is on established manufacturers of industrial additive manufacturing machines. It was found that the early-stage diffusion of this technology is primarily in advanced economies. Furthermore, many of the currently established companies that manufacture industrial 3D printers come from already existing companies that expanded into AM or that led to spin-off companies. The complexity of AM which requires expert knowledge across a range of fields may be the key reason for this finding. Recommendations for further research are provided.

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