Publications
RELEVANT PUBLICATIONS
1. Ayetor, G.K., Ativor, A., Kesse, M.A., Tawiah, P.O., Diouf, B., Opare, S., Agyekum, E.B., Andoh, P.Y. (2025) 'Realistic assessment of electric vehicle policies in Africa: a case study of Ghana', Case Studies on Transport Policy, 21(pp. 101500
2. Ayetor, G.K., Dugbenu, J., Duah, A.A., Adewe, C., Agyei, E.A., Affenyi, E., Peasah, G.M., Nartey, T.T. (2025) 'Assessing fuel economy and tailpipe emissions of road vehicles in Ghana', African Transport Studies, 3(pp. 100040)
3. Gautam, P.; Pode, G.; Pode, R.; Ayetor, G.K.; Diouf, B. Depreciation in the Electric Vehicle Transition: Sustainability of the Second-Hand Electric Vehicle Market. Vehicles 2024, 6, 2044-2074. https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles6040101
4. Agyekum, E.B., F. Odoi-Yorke, A.A. Abbey, and G.K. Ayetor, A review of the trends, evolution, and future research prospects of hydrogen fuel cells – A focus on vehicles. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024. 72: p. 918-939
5. Emmanuel Quayson-Sackey, Baafour Nyantekyi-Kwakye, Godwin K. Ayetor, Technological advancements for anti-icing and de-icing offshore wind turbine blades, Cold Regions Science and Technology, 2024, 104400, ISSN 0165-232X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2024.104400
6. Ayetor, G., J. Mashele and I. Mbonigaba (2023). "The progress toward the transition to electromobility in Africa." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 183: 113533.
7. Ayetor, G. K., I. Mbonigaba and J. Mashele (2023). "Feasibility of Electric Two and Three-Wheelers in Africa." Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation: 100106.
8. Ayetor, G. K., F. K. Nyarko and P. Y. Andoh (2023). "Achieving Cost Parity for Battery Electric Vehicles in Africa: a case study of Ghana." Transportation Letters: 1-13.
9. Boahen, S., Ofori-Amanfo, K. B., Amoabeng, K. O., Ayetor, G., Obeng, G. Y., Opoku, R., & Dzebre, D. E. (2023). Fault detection model for a variable speed heat pump. Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 70(1), 1-18.
10. Adjei, F., Sperling, D., Atia-Abugbilla, I., Anokye, A., Appiah, J., Ayetor, G., & Severengiz, S. (2023). Converted and Shared Light Electric Vehicles in Ghana: A Technical and Economic Analysis Based on Converted ICE Motorbikes and e-mopeds. Manufacturing Driving Circular Economy: Proceedings of the 18th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, October 5-7, 2022, Berlin
11.Tettehfio, E. O., Andoh, P. Y., Atombo, C., Sekyere, C. K. & Ayetor, G. K. Assessing the Safety of Auto-Rickshaws Used as Public Transport in Ghana. Advanced Engineering Forum, 2024. Trans Tech Publ, 63-82.
12. Ayetor, G. K. (2022). "Towards Net Zero Electric Vehicle Emissions in Africa." Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports: 1-7.
13. Ayetor, G. K., D. K. E. Dzebre, L. D. Mensah, S. Boahen, K. O. Amoabeng and G. F. K. Tay (2022). "Comparing the Cost per Mile of Electric Vehicles and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles in Ghana." Transportation Research Record: 03611981221135804.
14. Opoku, R., B. Ahunu, G. K. Ayetor, D. T. Ayitey, F. Uba, N. Asiedu and G. Y. Obeng (2023). "Unlocking the potential of solar electric vehicles for post-COVID recovery and growth in the transport sector in Ghana." Scientific African: e01583.
15. Adjei E, Amoabeng K, Ayetor G, Obeng G, Quansah D, Adusei J. Assessing the impact of hydro energy project on poverty alleviation: The case of Bui Dam in Ghana. Energy Policy. 2022;170:113227.
16. Ayetor, G.K., et al., The cost of a transition to electric vehicles in Africa: A case study of Ghana. Case Studies on Transport Policy, 2022. 10(1): p. 388-395.
17. Liu, H., S. Kaewunruen, W. N. K. Ahmad, A. Shamsuddin, G. K. Ayetor, J. Hansson and T. Bräunl (2021). "A net-zero future for freight." One Earth 4(11): 1517-1519.
18. Ayetor, G., et al., Investigating the state of road vehicle emissions in Africa: A case study of Ghana and Rwanda. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 2021. 11: p. 100409.
19. Ayetor, G., et al., Vehicle regulations in Africa: Impact on used vehicle import and new vehicle sales. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 2021. 10: p. 100384.
20. Ayetor, G., D.A. Quansah, and E.A. Adjei, Towards zero vehicle emissions in Africa: A case study of Ghana. Energy Policy, 2020. 143: p. 111606.
21. Ayetor, G., et al., Impact of replacing ICE bus fleet with electric bus fleet in Africa: A lifetime assessment. Energy, 2021. 221: p. 119852.
22. J.K. Hatsu, A.K. Sunnu, G.K. Ayetor, G. Takyi, Investigation of shell mold casting technique in Ghana using indigenous materials,
Scientific African, 2021, e01052, ISSN 2468-2276, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01052.
23. Sunnu, A., Adu-Poku, K.A., Ayetor, G.K., Production, and Characterization of Charred Briquettes from Various Agricultural Waste. Combustion Science and Technology, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1080/00102202.2021.1977803
24. Andoh, P.Y., et al., Fabrication and Testing of a Low-Cost Wind Turbine Blade using Bamboo Reinforced Recycled Plastic. Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS), 2021. 2(2): p. 125-138.
25. Kesse, M.A., et al., Development of an artificial intelligence-powered TIG welding algorithm for the prediction of bead geometry for TIG welding processes using hybrid deep learning. Metals, 2020. 10(4): p. 451.
26. Ayetor, G., A.K. Sunnu, and M. Kesse, Engine performance and emissions of fuel produced from palm kernel oil. Biofuels, 2019: p. 1 7.
27. Andoh PY, Ayetor GK, Amoabeng KO, Sackey MNS. Assessment of Automobile Engines Rebuilt at Local Artisan Workshops in Ghana. Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS). 2022;3(2):53-66.
28. Sunnu, A.K., G.K. Ayetor, and J.M. Gaye, Straight vegetable oil fuel performance and exhaust emissions under turbocharged and naturally aspirated conditions. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 2019: p. 1-11.
29. Ayetor, G., A. Sunnu, and G. Gyamfi, Idling effect of injection pressure and timing and their effects on performance and emissions of a compression ignition engine fuelled with biodiesel. Biofuels, 2017. 8(3): p. 333-338.
30. Ayetor, G.K., E. Duodu, and J. Abban, Effects of Energy Storage Systems on Fuel Economy of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. International Journal of Technology and Management Research, 2016. 1(5): p. 14-23.
31. Ayetor, G.K., A. Sunnu, and J. Parbey, Effect of biodiesel production parameters on viscosity and yield of methyl esters: Jatropha curcas, Elaeis guineensis, and Cocos nucifera. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2015. 54(4): p. 1285-1290.
32. Ayetor, G.K., A. Sunnu, and J. Parbey, Performance evaluation of biodiesel-biodiesel blends in a dedicated CIDI engine. International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER), 2015. 5(1): p. 168-176.
33. Ayetor, G.K. and A.K. Sunnu, Engine performance of biodiesel-biodiesel blends at varying engine speeds. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Development, 2015. 7(6): p. 500-508.
34. SUNNU, G.K.A.A., and J. PARBEY, Effect of injection pressure and timing on biodiesel fuelled engine. Journal of Automobile Engineering (jaue), 2015. 5(1): p. 1-18.
35. Parbey, J., et al., Bioethanol potential from oil palm sap in Ghana. International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER), 2014. 4(1): p. 54-60.
36. Ayetor, G.K., G.B. Gyamfi, and E.T. Larnor, Drive Cycle Performance of Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. International Journal of Technology and Management Research, 2013. 1(2): p. 1-6.
37. Ayetor GK, Parbey J, Osei G. Durability studies of an indirect diesel engine run on raw palm kernel oil. International Journal of Technology and Management Research. 2016;1(5):42-50.
Selected Project Reports
1. Market Opportunity Study On Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Ghana - UNDP
2. Ghana Electric Vehicle Baseline Survey 2022 - Energy Commission
3. National E-Mobility Roadmap for Sao Tome & Principe - UNIDO
4. Fuel Economy Roadmap for Sao Tome & Principe - UNIDO
5. Enhancing Ghanas E-Mobility Industry – Opportunities for Green SME’s and Essential Policy Reforms - Ghana Climate Innovation Centre.