Chapter 11 - Case studies illustrating the importance of disruptive technologies in the automotive sector, In: Technological Innovations and Industry 5.0 A Supply Chain Perspective
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
The once-static automotive landscape is now a kaleidoscope of disruption, where emerging technologies redefine business models, consumer behavior, and industry dynamics. This chapter unveils this transformation through 10 key case studies, each focusing on a groundbreaking innovator. We delve into Tesla's electric revolution, Uber's ride-sharing paradigm shift, and Waymo's leadership in autonomous driving. Mobileye's collision avoidance advancements, Amazon's logistics innovations, and NIO's battery swapping challenge are also explored, providing a multifaceted view of disruption. Furthermore, the chapter examines e-commerce's last-mile delivery revolution, Apple's potential entry into the sector, and Local Motors' 3D-printed future. This comprehensive analysis reveals how disruptive technologies are not merely fueling innovation but reshaping the entire automotive landscape, propelling it toward a dynamic, technology-driven future.
Recommended Citation
P. Pathmanaban, Frederic Andres, Andreas Pester, S. Sathiyamurthy, Chapter 11 - Case studies illustrating the importance of disruptive technologies in the automotive sector, Editor(s): Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Adnan Ahmed Sheikh, Jyri Vilko, Sajid Nazir, Mahmood Ali, Marko Torkkeli, In Developments and Advances in the Supply Chain Industry, Technological Innovations and Industry 5.0, Elsevier, 2025, Pages 195-225, ISBN 9780443338137, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-33813-7.00011-7.