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      How Can LCA Inform ASI Strategies for Sustainable Mobility Transitions?

      How Can LCA Inform ASI Strategies for Sustainable Mobility Transitions?

      Michael Samsu Koroma

      Integrated approaches are vital for guiding sustainable mobility transitions, yet there is limited understanding of how life cycle assessment (LCA) can operationalize Avoid-Shift-Improve (ASI) strategies. This study explores the connections between LCA and ASI, demonstrating that LCA provides a rigorous,…

      Michael Samsu Koroma Koroma, Michael Samsu
      22 May 2025
      Saudi Arabia’s Transport Sector in Transition: Life Cycle Perspectives

      Saudi Arabia’s Transport Sector in Transition: Life Cycle Perspectives

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Michael Samsu Koroma, Freddy Segundo Navarro Pineda

      Transportation is a fundamental driver of economic growth but also a significant contributor to environmental challenges such as air pollution and climate change. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has set ambitious objectives to diversify and decarbonize its economy in…

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Michael Samsu Koroma Koroma, Michael Samsu
      Freddy Segundo Navarro Pineda Freddy Segundo Navarro Pineda
      20 May 2025
      Decarbonizing Saudi Arabia’s Transportation: Insights from LCA Case Studies

      Decarbonizing Saudi Arabia’s Transportation: Insights from LCA Case Studies

      Michael Samsu Koroma

      The transport sector is vital to Saudi Arabia’s socioeconomic landscape, yet it contributes approximately 22% of the nation’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As the Kingdom diversifies its economy beyond the oil sector, adopting sustainable transport solutions is essential for…

      Michael Samsu Koroma Koroma, Michael Samsu
      05 May 2025
      A Maritime Sector in Transition – The Role of Saudi Arabia

      A Maritime Sector in Transition – The Role of Saudi Arabia

      Nora Nezamuddin, Shahid Hasan, Rolando Fuentes, Michael Samsu Koroma

      The maritime sector currently accounts for approximately 2.3% of global CO₂ emissions, with forecasts suggesting that this figure could rise to 10%-13% by 2050. This significant increase emphasizes the pressing need for decarbonization to mitigate environmental risks.

      Nora Nezamuddin Nezamuddin, Nora
      Shahid Hasan Hasan, Shahid
      Rolando Fuentes Fuentes, Rolando
      Michael Samsu Koroma Koroma, Michael Samsu
      12 January 2025
      Environmental Performance of Passenger Cars in the KSA: Comparison of Different Technologies via a Life Cycle Assessment Approach

      Environmental Performance of Passenger Cars in the KSA: Comparison of Different Technologies via a Life Cycle Assessment Approach

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Michael Samsu Koroma

      Analyzing the environmental performance of alternative vehicle technologies in the current energy landscape of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is very important given their expected role in future transportation systems. This study presents a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA)…

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Michael Samsu Koroma Koroma, Michael Samsu
      18 December 2024
      A Maritime Sector in Transition – Learning from Other Sectoral Energy Transitions

      A Maritime Sector in Transition – Learning from Other Sectoral Energy Transitions

      Nora Nezamuddin, Rolando Fuentes, Michael Samsu Koroma, Shahid Hasan

      The maritime sector currently contributes approximately 2.3% of global CO₂ emissions, with projections suggesting that this share could rise to 10%-13% by 2050, highlighting an urgent need for decarbonization. In response to the potentially catastrophic impacts of climate change, there…

      Nora Nezamuddin Nezamuddin, Nora
      Rolando Fuentes Fuentes, Rolando
      Michael Samsu Koroma Koroma, Michael Samsu
      Shahid Hasan Hasan, Shahid
      09 December 2024
      Life Cycle Assessment of Road Freight Decarbonization in Saudi Arabia

      Life Cycle Assessment of Road Freight Decarbonization in Saudi Arabia

      Michael Samsu Koroma, Xun Xu, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is committed to transitioning towards a diversified, low-carbon economy, necessitating the decarbonization of its road freight sector, which is a significant source of domestic energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study addresses…

      Michael Samsu Koroma Koroma, Michael Samsu
      Xun Xu Xu, Xun
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      09 December 2024
      Fueling India’s Mobility Transition: A Life Cycle Perspective on Passenger Road Transport Options
      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…

      Yagyavalk Bhatt Bhatt, Yagyavalk
      Michael Samsu Koroma Koroma, Michael Samsu
      Jitendra Roychoudhury Roychoudhury, Jitendra
      30 September 2024
      Climate and Cost Analysis of SUVs in Saudi Arabia A Life Cycle Analysis Approach

      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).

      Michael Samsu Koroma Koroma, Michael Samsu
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Yagyavalk Bhatt Bhatt, Yagyavalk