Approach and Initial Findings in Modeling Future Seaborne Trade and Its Impact on Energy Demand Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Rubal Dua, Abdulrahman Alwosheel International shipping contributes approximately 3% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, prompting the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to aim for net-zero shipping greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 to mitigate climate change. Shipping is a critical link between countries for… Anwar, Ahm Mehbub Dua, Rubal Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
The Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment of Jet Fuel Production and Consumption Andres Felipe Guzman, Freddy Segundo Navarro Pineda This paper aims to estimate the life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of jet fuel production and consumption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) using the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. The system boundaries include well-to-tank (WTT) activities, covering… Andres Felipe Guzman Freddy Segundo Navarro Pineda
Understanding the Causal Nexus Between Saudi’s Seaborne Trade and Economy and Quantifying the Relationship Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Mohammad Al Telmesani, Abdulrahman Alwosheel An economy’s primary objective is to foster high economic growth, ultimately enhancing the well-being of its citizens. Recent economic strategies have increasingly emphasized trade-oriented policies to achieve this goal. Anwar, Ahm Mehbub Al Telmesani, Mohammad Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
Are Automakers Overcharging Consumers for Electric Vehicle Batteries? Tamara Sheldon, Rubal Dua Vehicle electrification is a major component of many sustainability goals and frameworks. Research suggests that battery costs account for a large portion of the price premium for electric vehicles (EVs) relative to internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) and that price… Sheldon, Tamara Dua, Rubal
Enabling Net-Zero Shipping An Expert Review-Based Agenda for Emerging Techno-Economic and Policy Research Kannan Govindan, Rubal Dua, Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Prateek Bansal Net-zero shipping is emerging as a global priority, underscored by the shipping sector’s increasing projected contribution to climate change, making it critical to understand the emerging associated research priorities. We outline key techno-economic and policy research priorities for achieving effective… Kannan Govindan Dua, Rubal Anwar, Ahm Mehbub Bansal, Prateek
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Fueling India’s Mobility Transition: A Life Cycle Perspective on Passenger Road Transport Options Yagyavalk Bhatt, Michael Samsu Koroma, Jitendra Roychoudhury The transportation sector is crucial for India’s economic and social development but poses significant environmental and global warming challenges. This study conducts a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of passenger vehicles in India, evaluating various propulsion technologies and modes of… Bhatt, Yagyavalk Koroma, Michael Samsu Roychoudhury, Jitendra
Climate and Cost Analysis of SUVs in Saudi Arabia A Life Cycle Analysis Approach Michael Samsu Koroma, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Yagyavalk Bhatt This study is conducted within the framework of the Saudi Vision 2030 agenda to diversify its economy and promote sustainable technologies, specifically examining the life-cycle performance of hybrid and conventional sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the Kingdom (KSA). Koroma, Michael Samsu Alwosheel, Abdulrahman Bhatt, Yagyavalk
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Are Households Quitting Electric Vehicle Ownership? Rubal Dua, Alexander Edwards, Utkarsh Anand, Prateek Bansal In this paper, we investigate the proportion of U.S. plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owners who discontinued PEV ownership by disposing of their PEV and buying a non-PEV as their next vehicle, which is termed PEV “discontinuance.” Dua, Rubal Alexander Edwards Utkarsh Anand Bansal, Prateek
Emerging Policy and Economic Research Priorities for Enabling the Electric Vehicle Sector Rubal Dua, Saif Almutairi, Prateek Bansal We highlight key emerging research priorities on the climate- and industrial-policy driven pathway to passenger car electrification, including both pure battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, using a three-pronged approach. This includes examining journalistic reports from a research perspective,… Dua, Rubal Almutairi, Saif Bansal, Prateek
Emerging Research Priorities for Enabling Aviation Climate Action: Identification and Expert Evaluation Rubal Dua, Andres Felipe Guzman Aviation climate action is emerging as a global priority, underscored by the aviation sector’s increasing projected contribution to climate change and the consequential effects of climate change on aviation operations. This makes it critical to understand the emergent associated research… Dua, Rubal Andres Felipe Guzman
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Impacts of Ride-Hailing on Energy and the Environment: A Systematic Review Rubal Dua, Tamara Sheldon Ride-hailing has expanded substantially around the globe over the last decade and is likely to be an integral part of future transportation systems. Through a systematic review of the literature concerning the energy and environmental impacts of ride-hailing, we have… Dua, Rubal Sheldon, Tamara
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Aviation Challenges in the Long Term: Technological Developments, Energy Transition, and Climate Change The aviation sector, known for its significant emission levels, is facing a critical moment, as it strives to balance growth with environmental concerns. With the aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, stakeholders such as consumers, investors, manufacturers, airports, airlines,…
Driving Reductions in Emissions: Unlocking the Potential of Fuel Economy Targets in Saudi Arabia Ibrahem Shatnawi, Jeyhun Mikayilov The adoption of more stringent fuel economy standards represents a pivotal pathway toward achieving net zero emissions in the transportation sector. By steadily increasing the fuel efficiency of vehicles, this approach drives a gradual but consistent decline in emissions. When… Ibrahem Shatnawi Mikayilov, Jeyhun
The Role of Congestion Pricing in Boosting Public Transport Efficiency: An Overview of Its Impact on Congestion Reduction and Emission Control Ibrahem Shatnawi The road transportation sector in Saudi Arabia, like that in many countries worldwide, has played a significant role in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for a substantial 21% of total CO2 emissions in 2019 . Ibrahem Shatnawi
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Global Challenges and Sustainable Prospects of the Maritime Industry As shipping has the advantage of being the most cost-effective mode of transportation, it will continue to grow with increasing international trade flows. Therefore, this advantage must be leveraged to achieve the long-term goals of the maritime industry.
Identifying Emerging Challenges and Priorities for Aviation Decarbonization Rubal Dua, Andres Felipe Guzman, Prateek Bansal Decarbonization of the aviation sector has emerged as a global concern because the sector contributes 2%-3% to total global greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, it is critical for us to understand the associated emerging challenges. We determine key research priorities for… Dua, Rubal Andres Felipe Guzman Bansal, Prateek
Mapping the Net-Zero Pathways for Sustainable Transport Systems in Saudi Arabia: The Role of Life Cycle Assessment Anvita Arora, Michael Koroma Net-zero pathways have become a key climate goal that can help promote a carbon-neutral future by balancing anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with emissions removed from the atmosphere. These pathways provide strategic frameworks and roadmaps for countries to reduce GHG… Arora, Anvita Michael Koroma
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Fueling the Transition in the Maritime Sector: What Are the Current Status and Path Ahead? Nora Nezamuddin, Michael Koroma, Ahm Mehbub Anwar The continued demand for global seaborne trade is estimated to have accounted for 85.9% of world trade in 2023, with demand reaching 12 billion tons. As with the growth in demand, the continued growth in CO₂ emissions from global shipping,… Nezamuddin, Nora Michael Koroma Anwar, Ahm Mehbub
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Efficiency in Motion: The Potential of the Newly Launched Bus System in Riyadh Lama Yaseen, Nourah Al Hosain Public transportation is an essential component of a functional, well-planned transportation system. It provides a cost-effective, convenient mode of commuting within a city, especially in densely populated cities such as Riyadh. Yaseen, Lama Al Hosain, Nourah
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand The Life Cycle Assessment of Jet Fuel Production and Consumption – A Methodology for Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Sector Andres Felipe Guzman, Freddy Segundo Navarro Pineda Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a comprehensive methodology that contributes to informed decision-making and addresses environmental challenges across different sectors. The methodology has significantly evolved from its first development by the Coca-Cola Company in 1969 to its standardization by the… Andres Felipe Guzman Freddy Segundo Navarro Pineda
