R&D Trends in the Early Hydrogen Energy Ecosystem
Evidence from Automotive Industry Conferences
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Asako Miyoshi
Kyoto Sangyo University Graduate School Division of Management
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https://doi.org/10.51094/jxiv.1307Keywords:
hydrogen energy, ecosystem, automotive industry, Research and development trendsAbstract
This study investigates the early development of the hydrogen energy business ecosystem, with a focus on the Japanese automobile industry. We analyzed data from academic conference programs over an eight-year period. Our findings indicate a notable increase in presentations by overseas companies since 2021, accompanied by a rise in collaborative research activities. Additionally, the proportion of presenters from automobile manufacturers has been declining annually. These trends appear to be influenced by the strategic shifts within automobile companies and the supportive policies of the Japanese government.
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