Navigating the Transition to Green Technologies: A Case Study on Electric Vehicles in the Global South”.

The research at hand explores the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning to electric vehicle manufacturing in countries in the Global South. This shift is particularly relevant for countries like Brazil and South Africa, which have traditionally been known for producing combustion engine vehicles but are now leaders in manufacturing internal combustion engine cars.

Bradlow’s work collaborates with Kentikelenis to analyze the removal of intellectual property rights for vaccines as a way to illustrate the possibilities for transferring green technologies. Through this analysis, they shed light on how countries in the Global South can adapt and adopt new technologies to align with global sustainability goals.

The research emphasizes the importance of understanding the implications of transitioning to green technologies, especially for middle-income countries in the Global South. As these countries move towards electric vehicles, they must navigate new global supply chains and redefine their manufacturing sectors to align with environmental priorities.

The study highlights the complex nature of technological change in the context of addressing climate change on a global scale. Bradlow argues that navigating this transition is essential for industries in the Global South and achieving sustainable development goals worldwide.