Transforming the transportation sector: Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through electric vehicles (EVs) and exploring sustainable pathways
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Abstract
Transportation-related emissions in Pakistan have been rapidly increasing in recent years. This study aims to determine how important it is to electrify road transportation in Pakistan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector. Motivated by the need to tackle the growing environmental issues related to conventional fuel-powered automobiles, this research explores the application of electrification techniques in the context of Pakistan’s transportation system. During the 2019 fiscal year, the transportation industry in Pakistan consumed 23 × 106 tonnes of energy from the burning of fossil fuels and produced 52.9 × 106 metric tons of CO2, which made up 31% of the country’s total carbon emissions. In this research, different scenarios, such as business as usual, low carbon, strengthen low carbon, and Pakistan National Electric Vehicle Policy 2040, are evaluated for the transportation sector of the country. Using the LEAP model, this study projects the effects of electrification on Pakistan road transportation over 30 years. When estimating how electrification will affect road transportation in Pakistan over the next 30 years, several factors were taken into account, including policy frameworks, changing consumer behavior, technology advancements, and infrastructure improvements. The analysis covered the emission levels, adoption hurdles, and possible advantages of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). The outcomes illustrate that adopting EVs can produce substantial drops in fuel consumption and environmental emissions, providing a sustainable solution to mitigate global warming. This work is directly associated with various Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG3 (good health and well-being), SDG7 (affordable and clean energy), and SDG13 (climate action). The results of this study highlight the considerable potential for GHG reduction associated with the widespread adoption of EVs, offering crucial insights to stakeholders and policymakers.
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OpenAlex topics: Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure · Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies · Vehicle emissions and performance
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Affiliations
Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University 1 , 75105 Uppsala, Sweden
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology 2 , Lahore 54000, Pakistan
Department of Mechanical Engineering, UET Lahore (New Campus) 3 , Lahore 54890, Pakistan
Department of Applied Mechanical Engineering, College of Applied Engineering, Muzahimiyah Branch, King Saud University 4 , P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, FEIT, University of Technology Sydney 5 , Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia
Funding
King Saud University
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