On the coexistence of positive and negative externalities in the inter-powertrain relationships

Roadblocks to fuel-cell electric vehicle diffusion: Evidence from Germany, Japan and California

“…Finally, though the empirical evidence generated some insights into how the faster growth of BEVs especially is impacting FCEV diffusion, our theoretical and empirical approach did not focus on interactions between competing vehicle technologies. Future studies might benefit from explicitly addressing influences outside the FCEV market, using existing theoretical understanding (Phirouzabadi et al, 2020a, Phirouzabadi et al, 2020b, Geels, 2018 to inform analytical approaches.…”

“…Conversely, two technologies may exist in a competitive relationship, where the emergence of one, like battery drivetrains, erodes the market potential for another, like hydrogen or biofuels (Mutter, 2019). Furthermore, these relationships can change overtime, following the development trajectories and market penetration speeds of differing mobility technologies (Phirouzabadi et al, 2020a).…”