Methodological Framework to Select Evaluation Criteria for Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis of Road Transportation Fuels and Vehicles

Studies applying Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to evaluate Road Transportation Fuels and Vehicles (RTFV) rely on a wide variety of evaluation criteria appear lack structured consistent way selection. This leads non-transparent not easily comparable results. To address this issue, methodological framework is developed systematically identify select relevant MCDA-evaluation for the assessment RTFV. The based Life Cycle Sustainability (LCSA) considers environmental, economic, social that are complemented with technical pillar. scope analysis further enlarged by considering positive negative externalities. first part follows LCSA approach requires analyst clearly define context analysis. second decompose problem developing categories along life cycle each dimensions. decomposition process helps decision makers clear added value within In an exemplary application, used RTFV alternatives island aiming at energy self-sufficiency.