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Entrepreneurial orientation for sustainable mobility through electric vehicles

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  • Kumar Shalender

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Purpose - The research aims to clarify and give insights on the importance of entrepreneurial orientation for sustained mobility through the four business models which are currently operational in different regions of the world for supporting the commercialization drive of electric vehicles (EVs). Design/methodology/approach - By drawing on extant literature, the author develops systematic business frameworks undergirded by the triad of entrepreneurial orientation (innovation, risk-taking and proactiveness) depicting enablers of value creation, capturing and adoption barriers related to EVs. These multidimensional frameworks are then used to analyse the selected business models for their strengths and weaknesses. Findings - The findings of the research underlined the importance of adopting entrepreneurial orientation, conceiving flexible business model, forging inter-industry partnerships and leveraging on shared resources as prime requirements for achieving success in EV segment. Research limitations/implications - This study underlines the importance of entrepreneurial orientation and has the recommendations for the entrepreneurs, the EV companies and the policymakers. Originality/value - This study fulfils the identified need of developing entrepreneurial orientation and sound business models for EVs.

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  • Kumar Shalender, 2018. "Entrepreneurial orientation for sustainable mobility through electric vehicles," Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 12(1), pages 67-82, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jecpps:jec-05-2017-0032
    DOI: 10.1108/JEC-05-2017-0032
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    1. Kumar Shalender & Rajesh Kumar Yadav, 2019. "Strategic Flexibility, Manager Personality, and Firm Performance: The Case of Indian Automobile Industry," Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Springer;Global Institute of Flexible Systems Management, vol. 20(1), pages 77-90, March.
    2. Monios, Jason & Bergqvist, Rickard, 2020. "Logistics and the networked society: A conceptual framework for smart network business models using electric autonomous vehicles (EAVs)," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 151(C).
    3. Kumar Shalender & Naman Sharma, 2021. "Using extended theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to predict adoption intention of electric vehicles in India," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(1), pages 665-681, January.
    4. Agnieszka Skala, 2022. "Sustainable Transport and Mobility—Oriented Innovative Startups and Business Models," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(9), pages 1-20, May.

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