Disruptive technologies and transportation : final report.

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• Creators:
  Baker, Richard ; Wagner, Jason ; Miller, Matthew ; Pritchard, Gavin ; Manser, Michael P.
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas A&M Transportation Institute
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Technological innovations
  • Intelligent transportation systems
  • Appropriate technology
  • Technology transfer Disruptive technologies
• Publication/ Report Number:
  PRC 15-45 F
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Texas;United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas A&M Transportation Institute
• Abstract:
  Disruptive technologies refer to innovations that, at first, may be considered unproven, lacking ; refinement, relatively unknown, or even impractical, but ultimately they supplant existing ; technologies and/or applications. In general, disruptive technologies and innovations: ;  Are simpler, cheaper, more reliable, more popular, and more convenient than established ; technologies. ;  Advance at a rapid pace and/or experience significant technological breakthroughs. ;  Experience relatively fast penetration in the market. ;  Have broad-based (as opposed to niche) markets and significant economic impact. ; This report examines technology disruption with the objective of identifying areas where ; innovation may impact the transportation sector and associated policies.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/32704/dot_32704_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 603.70 KB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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