The large scale implementation of sustainable fuels and vehicle systems, in addition to green innovations in other areas will require sound business models. The nature and complexity of business opportunities differs widely between areas. This volume provides guidance for decision makers in business and politics regarding the business opportunities in various fields. It is one of the first books to analyze business and financial aspects of sustainable transport and fuels systems and it provides novel insights for researchers, managers, and politicians who work in energy and sustainability related areas.The transport systems of the future need to be well-structured and cost effective in order to compete against existing fuels and transport systems. The choice of technologies and the structure of systems will to a large extent determine the degree of success and the cost and investment needs. Only thorough analysis of the opportunities and business solutions can a foundation for success be created.

1. I Mean 'Business!' PART I: EMERGING TRANSPORT AND ENERGY SYSTEMS - A FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH 2. The Need for Large Scale Energy Systems Transformation 3. Not Technology, but Orgware, Business, and Financing 4. What Will Happen if We Fail? 5. How to Identify Lack of Business Orgware 6. The Contents of Business Orgware? 7. Four Categories of Orgware 8. Geographical Aspects of Orgware PART II: EMERGING ENERGY SYSTEMS - SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS 9. Business Situations 10. Business Situations, Technologies, and Emerging Business Models 11. Smart Grids and New and Visionary Materials Technologies 12. Development Opportunities for Well Established Technologies PART III: THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND ORGWARE 13. Development of a Visual Model and Decision Making Method 14. The Role of Orgware in Energy Systems Transformation 15. Doing the Right Thing 16. Important Aspects of Change Management 17. Conclusion - Billions Can Be Saved, and the Probability of Success Can Be Increased