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Transitioning Towards a Low-Carbon Hydrogen Economy in the United States: Role of Transition Management

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  • Jacqueline C. K. Lam

    (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

  • Peter Hills

    (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

  • Esther C. T. Wong

    (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

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This paper describes the process of transitioning to a low-carbon hydrogen economy in the United States and the role of transition management (TM) in this process. Focusing on the transition process for hydrogen-based energy and transport systems in the United States, especially California, this study outlines the key characteristics of TM that have been employed in managing the transition. Several characteristics of TM have been noted in the United States’ hydrogen transition, including: (a) the complementarity of the long-term vision with incremental targets, (b) the integration of top-down and bottom-up planning, (c) system innovations and gradualism, (d) multi-level approaches and interconnectedness, and (e) reflexivity by learning and experimenting. These characteristics are instrumental in bringing about the development and initial commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and related energy infrastructure in the United States.

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  • Jacqueline C. K. Lam & Peter Hills & Esther C. T. Wong, 2012. "Transitioning Towards a Low-Carbon Hydrogen Economy in the United States: Role of Transition Management," International Journal of Applied Logistics (IJAL), IGI Global, vol. 3(3), pages 37-55, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jal000:v:3:y:2012:i:3:p:37-55
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