The 21st International Conference “Man and Working Environment”
SAFETY ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, INDUSTRY, EDUCATION (SEMSIE 2025)   
PROCEEDINGS OF PAPERS 
25-26 September 2025, SOKOBANJA, SERBIA  

Ivana Janković , Ana Kitić 

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EVALUATING ALTERNATIVE VEHICLE FUELS THROUGH MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS

DOI: 10.46793/SEMSIE25.259J
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Abstract:

In the last century, alongside the development of combustion engines, researchers, engineers, and manufacturers have explored alternative fuel solutions. The results of such experiments and concepts were usually not commercialized due to a lack of awareness of the negative environmental impact of fossil fuels and insufficient technological readiness. Today, due to strict regulations and emission restrictions, the automotive industry is driven to develop and explore vehicles with more efficient engines, lower emissions, and sustainable production methods. This paper applies Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to rank various propulsion options, such as electricity, hydrogen, biofuels, and synthetic fuels, based on key criteria like energy efficiency, carbon footprint, economic feasibility, technological maturity, infrastructure readiness, etc. The analysis highlights trade-offs between different power systems, emphasizing the role of policy, innovation, and infrastructure in shaping the future of mobility.

Keywords:

Sustainable transportation, alternative vehicle fuels, energy efficiency, emission 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This research was financially supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia (Contract No. 451-03-137/2025-03/200109).

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