Which one of the following would be considered a sustaining innovation?
A) Batteries for electric cars have a range of 500 miles on one charge.
B) The steam engine makes travel by rail possible.
C) Robots are trained as combat soldiers.
D) Chips embedded into the brain provide access to entire libraries.

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A battery with a longer range for electric cars is an improvement on an existing technology, making it a sustaining innovation. Option B is an example of a disruptive technology as it completely transforms the transportation industry. Option C is an example of a disruptive technology in the military industry. Option D is an example of a radical innovation, as it completely transforms how information is accessed and utilized.

Which One of the Following Would Be Considered a Sustaining