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Open Innovation in EVs: A Case Study of Tesla Motors

Abstract

This study examines the topic of open innovation in EVs. Initially a brief description of the concept of innovation and open innovation is carried out. Moreover, the three processes of open innovation are deployed while the coupled process is described in more detail. Furthermore, a short description is also given for corporate entrepreneurship, alliances, and the U.S. government policy. Also, this report considers Tesla Motors’ partnerships as a case study and it aims to give an insight of how the coupled process of open innovation is. Concluding, Tesla Motors follows the coupled innovation process by establishing strategic partnerships.

Keywords: Innovation, Open Innovation, Coupled Process, Partnership, Tesla Motors.

List of Abbreviations

EV = Electric Vehicle

BEV = Battery Electric Vehicle

ICE = Internal Combustion Engines

Mpg = Miles per gallon

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer

R&D = Research and Development

摘要

本研究探討開放式創新的電動汽車的話題。最初，創新和開放式創新的概念的簡要說明進行。此外，開創新的三個過程，而耦合過程進行更詳細的描述被部署。此外，一個簡短的描述也給出了企業創業，聯盟和美國政府的政策。此外，該報告認為，特斯拉汽車公司的合作夥伴關係作為研究案例，它的目的是提供如何開創新的耦合過程是一種洞察力。總結，特斯拉汽車公司遵循加上創新的過程通過建立戰略合作夥伴關係。

關鍵詞：創新，開放創新，耦合過程，合作夥伴，特斯拉汽車公司。

縮略語表

EV=電動車

BEV=電池電動車

ICE=內燃機

Mpg=每加侖英里數=

OEM=原始設備製造商

R＆D =研究與發展

1. Introduction

The transportation sector has contributed significantly to the increase of CO2 emissions worldwide. Automotive companies rely heavily on fossil fuel technologies. Due to the environmental constraints imposed by governments and the upcoming depletion of oil reserves, car manufacturers seek to implement new environmentally friendly technologies in their products. Electric vehicles are often described as the most feasible solution. However, there are some issues to be addressed in order to make an efficient business model for the electric vehicle market.

Currently, the most challenging issue related to the future development of EVs is battery charging. The...