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A purposeful approach to industry policy

IdeaSpies

What is clearly missing in Australia, by contrast with most other advanced economies, is a coherent and purposeful approach to industry policy. This would identify our current and potential areas of competitive advantage and enable a coordinated approach to the industries and technologies of the future.

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How the Right Technology Empowers Entrepreneurial Dreams

Business and Tech

And now more than ever, in this prolonged pandemic that has fueled economic and social disparities, access to technology and the right technology tools are a critical part of that. One thing that emerged from the survey responses is that the accelerated shift to technology in 2020 and beyond has highlighted the need for broadband.

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Vehicle Electrification: Key to a More Secure America – and a Sustainable Future

Business and Tech

There’s a 100-year transformation taking place right now in the automotive industry. Around the world, drivers, governments, and businesses are discovering — and embracing — electric vehicle (EV) technology and setting a path toward a cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation future. billion to fund a public EV charging network.

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Innovation adoption in the technology lifecycle for Energy Translation

Paul Hobcraft

Technological innovation has a central role to play in the Energy Transition currently being undertaken throughout the world. The six main thrusts for technological innovation within the Energy Systems for today’s energy transition are: To accelerate the deployment of renewable energy technologies throughout the system.

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What Jake and Flo Aren’t Telling Us: Disruptions Constantly Change the Insurance Industry

Daniel Burrus

Auto and home insurance bundles, umbrella policies, constant arguments about paying for healthcare (especially during a pandemic), and thousands of streaming and social commercial advertisements pushing different providers as being the best option for the average Joe and Jane. . New Digital Disruptions Improving the Insurance Industry.

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What is Disruptive Thinking?

Destination Innovation

Disruptive thinking can apply across various fields, including technology, art, business, healthcare, education, and social innovation. Elon Musk (Transportation): Musk disrupted the automotive industry with Tesla’s electric cars and transformed space exploration through SpaceX.

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Understanding the Innovation Landscape needed for Enabling Technologies in the World’s Energy Transition

Paul Hobcraft

To have any chance to reverse these temperature rises there is an increasing emphasis on innovation solutions within the technology that is required for the Worlds energy system. degree C above pre-industrial levels. View the opening introductions on the “ home page ” and scroll down. Behind-the-meter batteries.