Locating EV Charging Stations to Enable Intercity Travel in Saudi Arabia

  • Focus Area Energy Macro & Micro-economics Energy Macro & Micro-economics
  • Type Commentary
  • Date 03 December 2024
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Abstract

The development of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure presents a promising pathway to reduce transportation emissions, particularly when integrated with low-carbon energy systems. Given Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainable travel initiatives, a clear understanding of the  charging infrastructure required for facilitating long-distance EV travel is crucial for informed decision-making.

Authors

Ryan Alyamani

Ryan Alyamani

Fellow- Energy Macro & Microeconomics Ryan is a fellow in the Energy Macro and Macroeconomics program with a particular interest in natural resource economics and…

Ryan is a fellow in the Energy Macro and Macroeconomics program with a particular interest in natural resource economics and developing energy and economic models. Ryan holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mercer University.

Expertise

  • Energy Economics
  • Natural resource economics
  • Energy and Economic Modeling

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Thomas Gertin

Thomas Gertin

Senior Manager- Geographic Information Solution Thomas Gertin is a senior manager at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tom has…

Thomas Gertin is a senior manager at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Tom has over 15 years of experience in geographic information systems (GIS). He has supported the U.S. State Department on humanitarian analysis products and supporting crowdsourced mapping projects. He has also supported the World Bank as a consultant using his GIS and network analysis expertise. Tom holds a MS in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence.

Expertise

  • Location Science
  • Accessibility Analysis
  • GIS

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