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. This essay investigates situations of transport innovation decisions and discuss about disruptive technologies. In addition, it investigates the consequences for energy supply and greenhouse gases emissions. It further discusses the solutions that need to be implemented to improve service delivery. The findings show that South and southern Africa is not ready for this transport disruption since it lacks resources for manufacturing electricity.
Description:
Papers presented at the 38th International Southern African Transport Conference on "Disruptive transport technologies - is South and Southern Africa ready?" held at CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa on 8th to 11th July 2019.
