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The Challenge of Hydrogen and Fuel CellsExploring fuel cells and hydrogen technologies, this book analyzes the implications of introducing fuel cells into the industrial system and explores the complexity of market development for technological solutions. It also provides an overview of the policies that support hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in major countries around the world."Innovation, Markets and Sustainable Energy" is the first attempt to explore fuel cells and hydrogen technologies by embracing a solid theoretical perspective in the field of innovation and management. Adopting a cross-sectional and international perspective, the book analyzes the implications of introducing fuel cells into the industrial system and explores the complexity of market development for new technological solutions. This book presents an in-depth study of the hydrogen and fuel cell industry and markets, concentrating on the disruptive nature of these technologies. It examines the value chain structure and the strategies of relevant industry players, the alliances and inter-organizational learning processes, the development of new markets, and venture capital dynamics. It also provides an overview of the policies that support hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in major countries around the world. The academic community interested in innovation management, strategy, sustainability, and energy and environmental management will warmly welcome this timely book.; It will also be of great interest for the fuel cell and hydrogen practitioner community at large and particular policymakers.Contents: Foreword Alfonso Gambardella Preface Frano Barbir Introduction Stefano Pogutz, Angeloantonio Russo and Paolo Migliavacca PART I 1. The Role of Hydrogen in Our Energy Future Giorgio Simbolotti 2. Transition Towards Sustainable Energy Systems: The Case of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Marcello Contestabile 3. Fuel Cells as Disruptive Innovation: The Power to Change Markets Paul Harborne, Chris Hendry and James Brown 4. Buildup of a Hydrogen Infrastructure Martin Wietschel, Philipp Seydel and Michael Ball 5. Networks Dynamics, Innovation and Fuel Cell Technologies: Shaping a New Industry Stefano Pogutz, Angeloantonio Russo and Paolo Migliavacca PART II 6. Rate and Dimensions of the Technological Knowledge Base Underlying Fuel Cell Innovations: Evidence from Patent Data Ludovic Dibiaggio and Maryam Nasiriyar 7. Balancing Exploration and Exploitation Across Firm Boundaries: Intra- and Interorganizational Learning in the Fuel Cell Industry Clodia Vurro and Angeloantonio Russo 8. Financing Fuel Cell Market Development: Exploring the Role of Expectation Dynamics in Venture Capital Investment Rolf Wustenhagen, Robert Wuebker, Mary Jean Burer and Dale Goddard 9. The Introduction of Fuel Cell Technologies in the Automotive Industry: State of the Art and Perspectives Paul Nieuwenhuis 10. Early Markets for Fuel Cells: An Assessment of their Contribution to a Future Hydrogen Economy Paolo Agnolucci PART III 11. Market Coordination and Network Effects: The Case of the European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform Stian Nygaard and Annika Rickne 12. The American Hydrogen Strategy: Cooperation in Public Policy Clovis Zapata 13. Japan's Fuel Cell Technology: Policy and Progress Yuko Harayama, Philippe Larrue and Kuniaki Honda PART IV 14. Hydrogen: Origins and Where to Go from Here? Marieke Reijalt