International Journal of Alternative Propulsion

Aims & Scope

IJAP is aimed at providing a refereed and authoritative reference in the field of alternative propulsion, alternative energy generation systems and related areas.

Topics covered include: • Innovations and new developments • High-power energy generation systems • Electric and hybrid vehicles • Application of fuel cell technology • 42-volt electrical systems • Impact of high voltage on vehicle wiring architecture • Novel/alternative energy systems/fuels • New materials • Economy, energy efficiency, environmental benefits • Theoretical/conceptual studies into implementation • Empirical studies on pilot programmes • Sectorial studies into barriers inhibiting implementation

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Energy and Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Study of available exhaust gas heat recovery technologies for HD diesel engine applications

  Citation: 54

  Authors: D.T., C.O., D.A., E.D.

• Study of the performance and exhaust emissions of a spark-ignited engine operating on syngas fuel

  Citation: 42

  Authors: R.G., C.D., D.T., E.G.

• Application of genetic algorithm for simultaneous optimisation of HEV component sizing and control strategy

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Morteza Montazeri, Amir

• Optimisation design of an energy management strategy for hybrid vehicles

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Yuan, Yaobin, Zhihong, Aihua

• Development and characterisation of small-scale rotary engines

  Citation: 30

  Authors: S. Bennett, Sang Won, David C., Albert P., A. Carlos Fernandez

• Study of the performance and emissions of a high-speed direct injection diesel engine operating on ethanol diesel fuel blends

  Citation: 24

  Authors: C.D., K.A., D.C., D.T., E.C.

• Time and scale in Life Cycle Assessment: the case of fuel choice in the transport sector

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Karl M., Bjorn A.

• Combustion of advanced non-toxic hybrid propellants

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Jeremy H., R.K., Stephen D., John J.

• Fuel reduction potential of energy management for vehicular electric power systems

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Michiel, John, Bram De, Paul Van Den

• Optimisation-based energy management of series hybrid vehicles considering transient behaviour

  Citation: 16

  Authors: B., M.