Difficulties with in troducing radical eco-innovation in the car industry

Joost Platje

Abstract


In this article, some factors hampering the introduction of radical eco-innovation in the car industry are discussed. These difficulties include transaction costs, organisational structure, profability issues, interest groups, large changes required in the logistic chain, the life-cycle of the car and financial markets. Arguments are provided that the government should stimulate eco-efficiency.

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eco-innovation; car industry

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