Explaining the Model for Application of Technological Innovation Capabilities in Sustainable Transportation

Currently, technological innovation is considered as the most important stimulus of achieving competitive advantage in many different industries. The aim of present paper aims at explaining the model for application of technological innovation capabilities in sustainable transportation. In this descriptive – survey study, structural equations are used to answer research main and side questions. Required data was collected through questionnaires distributed among 145 individuals (managers, vice presidents, and experts) in 43 transportation companies. Of these, 108 participated in the research. Collected data was analyzed using AMOS. Results demonstrated that capabilities of technological innovation affect the creation of sustainable transportation. According to results, main hypothesis is confirmed; seven of their approved and left over have been rejected. The innovation of this article is that for the first time, the impact of technological innovation capabilities on the creation of sustainable transport were calculated by AMOS software in the transportation system of country. Confirmatory factor analysis results showed that technological innovation capabilities are effective in creating sustainable transport. Fitness indexes also confirm the model. Several guidelines are suggested to systematically monitor technology development in the organization to bring it up to date, transfer and upgrade technical knowledge, establish novel technologies, focus on innovation by improving novel and technological innovations as well as attracting more costumers leading to competitive – economic advantage, company stability and better performance.