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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)…

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Koroma, Michael Samsu

Electric Vehicle Battery Chemistry Evolutions: Critical Mineral Implications

Timothy Laing, Tetsuo Morikawa, Michael Koroma, Ahmed Al-Balawi, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

The energy and transport transition will require a wider volume and range of materials than the systems that it is replacing. This has become an increasingly important topic across both the government and private sectors over the last decade. A…

Laing, Timothy

Tetsuo Morikawa

Michael Koroma

Ahmed Al-Balawi

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

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…

Koroma, Michael Samsu

Xu, Xun

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

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

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

Unveiling the Causal Nexus Between Saudi’s Seaborne Trade and Economy: Evidence from an ARDL Model

Springer Link

Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Mohammad Al Telmesani, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

Geothermal Energy – A Rising Powerhouse? A Global Technical Review and Applications for Saudi Arabia

Majed A. Al Suwailem, Bez Hoxha, Colin Ward, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

The Earth’s core, which is as hot as the sun, contains a large amount of thermal energy insulated by impermeable rocks. This energy, totaling 15 million zetta joules, dwarfs traditional energy sources such as coal and gas. However, only a fraction…

Al Suwailem, Majed A.

Bez Hoxha

Ward, Colin

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

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

Energy Efficiency Trends in Saudi Arabian Commercial Aviation before and after COVID-19

Science Direct

Andres Felipe Guzman, Juan Nicolas Gonzalez, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

India’s Shift Toward Alternative Fuel Vehicles: An Overview

Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Yagyavalk Bhatt

As the second-largest automobile market in the world, India has been actively working towards promoting cleaner transportation and reducing its carbon footprint. This paper analyzes the sales trends of vehicles by different vehicle type and provide an overview of the…

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Bhatt, Yagyavalk

Trend in Eurasia’s Seaborne Trade and Vessel Capacity Between 2013 and 2021

Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Mohammad Al Telmesani, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

International trade between countries and across regions has existed for centuries. Moreover, international trade saw a significant increase in its growth from 1950 to 2000, with trade volume growing at an average rate of 6% per year. The concept of…

Anwar, Ahm Mehbub

Al Telmesani, Mohammad

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Impact on Energy Consumption and Emissions of Variations in Aircraft Seating Density Designation from Manufacturers’ Recommendations

Andres Felipe Guzman, Saif Almutairi, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

Aircraft capacity utilization is an important factor in airline productivity, but airlines are not using the maximum seating density designations recommended by manufacturers to accurately represent efficiency or performance.

Felipe Guzman, Andres

Almutairi, Saif

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Powering the Future of Aviation: Exploring the Role of Hydrogen and Power-to- Liquid in Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Brian DaRin, Rick Westerdale

The decarbonization of long-distance transportation, especially in aviation, is a significant challenge. While progress has been made in decarbonizing urban transportation, achieving electrification in long-distance transport remains difficult. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) offer a promising solution for reducing carbon dioxide…

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Brian DaRin

Rick Westerdale

Worldwide intraregional and interregional air passenger traffic volume distribution

Andres Felipe Guzman, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Rubal Dua

Aviation, like other transport modes, is essential for the economy; it facilitates business and trade, allows people to connect with different regions/cities, and generate tourism. Air traffic at the country or regional level is quite interesting by analyzing and comparing…

Felipe Guzman, Andres

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Dua, Rubal

Worldwide Intraregional and Interregional Air Freight Traffic Volume Distribution

Andres Felipe Guzman, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Rubal Dua

Freight by air does not comprise a significant share of the worldwide tonnage due to its cost compared to land (road and rail) and sea transport. However, air freight is important for commodities that either have high values or are…

Felipe Guzman, Andres

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Dua, Rubal

Saudi Arabia’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade

Mohammad Al Telmesani, Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

This infographic tells the story about Saudi Arabia’s population, GDP, and seaborne trade. It shows the trade between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.

Al Telmesani, Mohammad

Anwar, Ahm Mehbub

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

World’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade

Mohammad Al Telmesani, Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

This infographic tells the story about the world’s population, GDP, and seaborne trade. The trade is reflected in regions across the globe.

Al Telmesani, Mohammad

Anwar, Ahm Mehbub

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Global Geothermal Electricity and Heat Generation Since 2000

Abdulrahman Alwosheel

Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy generated by tapping into the Earth’s internal heat. This heat is produced by the radioactive decay of minerals and the original heat of the Earth, which dates to its formation. There are…

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Aircraft seating capacity designation by selected airlines in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia/Pacific, North America, and Latin America

Saif Almutairi, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Andres Felipe Guzman

Aircraft capacity utilization is one of the main factors in an airline’s productivity. It is also vital when analyzing both energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the aviation sector per passenger. In fact, the energy consumption by passengers…

Almutairi, Saif

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Felipe Guzman, Andres

The Implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation and Its Challenges for Aviation

Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Andres Felipe Guzman

The aviation sector is a fast-growing industry that contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. To address this issue, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) set aspirational emissions goals and introduced the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for…

Alwosheel, Abdulrahman

Felipe Guzman, Andres

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