Wen Feng

The future of hydrogen infrastructure for fuel cell vehicles in China and a case of application in Beijing

Abstract In the paper the future of hydrogen infrastructure for fuel cell vehicles in China is discussed. It is believed that, China should make different plans of hydrogen infrastructure during different periods and in different regions. Besides, a case of application in Beijing is studied to find the best plan for Beijing to develop hydrogen infrastructure in 2008 when Olympic Games will be held. In the study of that case, 11 feasible plans are designed at first according to the current technology of production, storage and transportation of hydrogen in China. After that, the energy, environmental and economic performances of these plans are evaluated with “life cycle assessment”. Finally, the best plan in the case is picked out from all the aspects of energy, environment and economy.

Strategic Decisions in Complex Stakeholder Environments: A Theory of Generalized Exchange

Abstract: The authors develop a methodology to compare the firms knowledge of its networked environment with the priority of its needs. This enables managers to make explicit decisions about the firms needs, and the feasibility of satisfying them with the firms production function. A scalable mathematical model of indirect transactions has been built on a foundation of a theory of generalized exchange. Using a multinational resource extraction project as an example, we show how this methodology can be used to prioritize the outputs of the firm, relative to its needs and its strategic environment. This work enables managers to perform an analysis of the firms stakeholders to determine the relative priority of stakeholder needs, according to the stakeholders importance to the firm, prior to the translation of needs into requirements.