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DOI	10.1007/s11367-021-02009-6
	Multicriteria optimization for electric vehicles in an arid oil state based on a triple bottom line approach
	Alramadhan, Dalal; Alabduljaleel, Sundus; Almulla, Dana; Aleisa, Esra
通讯作者	Aleisa, E (corresponding author)，Kuwait Univ, Coll Engn & Petr, Ind & Management Syst Engn Dept, POB 25944, Safat 1320, Kuwait.
来源期刊	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
ISSN	0948-3349
EISSN	1614-7502
出版年	2022
卷号	27 期号:1 页码:138-156
英文摘要	Purpose The electrification of transport has been generally identified as a leading trend in sustainable transportation, but the transition to electromobility has not been widely embraced in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This study aims to identify the optimal vehicle choice for a rentier arid state in the GCC, Kuwait, while considering the environmental, economic, and social pillars of sustainability and the challenges posed in the region. Method The core of this framework is a mathematical model that integrates the three pillars of sustainability-environmental, economic, and social-with the associated practical constraints and logistics. The parameters derived from each perspective were aggregated through a weighting and normalization scheme to derive a composite sustainability index. The environmental aspect was evaluated through a life cycle assessment (LCA) of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and internal combustion vehicles (ICVs), the financial aspect was calculated using net present value (NPV) formulas with a nominal discount rate, and the social aspect was evaluated based on a stakeholder and public perspective. An optimization model was formulated with a mixed integer program (MIP), and then, a sensitivity analysis was applied to evaluate the impact of altering key model assumptions. Results and discussion Overall, ICVs displayed worse environmental performance than BEVs across most impact categories: 74.2% of the total environmental burden of BEVs was traced back to electricity generation and 96.8% of ICV environmental impacts were attributed to the use of fossil fuels. The total annual equivalent cost was 549.55 USD higher for BEVs. High battery costs account for the high vehicle prices; however, a dramatic reduction in battery pack costs is expected in the upcoming decades. Moreover, the shift towards electric motors will lead to notable annual subsidy savings on both, the government and user, in oil-rich countries. Finally, the social impact will be favorable for ICVs in the immediate future until suitable infrastructure is implemented. Conclusions The electrification of transport has been identified as a leading trend in sustainable transportation, but the transition to electromobility has not been as widely embraced in the GCC region. Although BEVs are both environmentally and economically viable even in oil-rich countries, social barriers and policy change are the greatest challenges, including family size, lowering gasoline subsidies, imposing taxes on ICVs and vehicle emissions, and the adoption of BEVs for government and commercial fleets.
英文关键词	Electric vehicles Life cycle assessment Multicriteria optimization Mathematical modeling Economical analysis Social analysis GCC rentier states Kuwait
类型	Article
语种	英语
收录类别	SCI-E
WOS记录号	WOS:000739216000001
WOS关键词	LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT ; PLUG-IN HYBRID ; INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE ; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ; SYSTEMS
WOS类目	Engineering, Environmental ; Environmental Sciences
WOS研究方向	Engineering ; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/376607
作者单位	[Alramadhan, Dalal] Strateg Operat Dept, Kuwait, Kuwait; [Alabduljaleel, Sundus; Almulla, Dana; Aleisa, Esra] Kuwait Univ, Coll Engn & Petr, Ind & Management Syst Engn Dept, POB 25944, Safat 1320, Kuwait
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Alramadhan, Dalal,Alabduljaleel, Sundus,Almulla, Dana,et al. Multicriteria optimization for electric vehicles in an arid oil state based on a triple bottom line approach[J],2022,27(1):138-156.
APA	Alramadhan, Dalal,Alabduljaleel, Sundus,Almulla, Dana,&Aleisa, Esra.(2022).Multicriteria optimization for electric vehicles in an arid oil state based on a triple bottom line approach.INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT,27(1),138-156.
MLA	Alramadhan, Dalal,et al."Multicriteria optimization for electric vehicles in an arid oil state based on a triple bottom line approach".INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT 27.1(2022):138-156.