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SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains

Identifier (ISSN):2167-4191(Print)/2167-4205(Online)
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Publisher:Society of Automotive Engineers
Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Not Indexed in Latest JCR
Clarivate Impact Factor (IF 2024)
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Q1
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Impact Factor Trend

Clarivate IF trend for SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains

WoS Q1
000002023
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2023):0
Scopus SJR & Rank
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H-Index (Hirsch Index)
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papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ1
Self-Citation RateN/A
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessSubscription
0articles/year
0% Gold OA•0% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains provides a forum for peer-reviewed scholarly publication of original research and review papers that address challenges and present opportunities in alternative and electric powertrains and propulsion technology. The Journal strives to facilitate discussion between researchers, engineers, academic faculty and students, and industry practitioners working with systems as well as components, and the technological aspects and functions of powertrains and propulsion systems alternative to the traditional combination of internal combustion engine and mechanical transmission. The editorial scope of the Journal includes all technical aspects of alternative propulsion technologies, including, but not limited to, electric drives and electromobility systems, hybrid technology, battery and super-capacitor technology, power electronics, hydraulic drives, energy storage systems for automotive applications, fuel cell technology, and charging and smart grid infrastructures.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Engineering95.7%Physics84.7%Automotive engineering83.6%Computer science76.5%Quantum mechanics74.4%Thermodynamics74.4%Power (physics)52.3%Environmental science39.5%Electrical engineering32.7%Biology29.5%Aerospace engineering29.5%Mechanical engineering28.8%Chemistry27%Mathematics25.6%Economics24.9%Electric vehicle24.9%Organic chemistry22.8%Materials science21%Artificial intelligence20.6%

WoS Categories & Quartiles

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Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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2021
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Total Citations4
2020
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Total Citations5
2019
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Total Citations64
2018
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Articles / Year28
Total Citations469

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

Academic Metric Intelligence

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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

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Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
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2021
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2024
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains (ISSN: 2167-4191) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of TRANSPORTATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, published by Society of Automotive Engineers in United States. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (ESCI) in quartile Q1.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 0 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

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Open Access Model
Subscription
Publisher
Society of Automotive Engineers
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
ESCIPubMed

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Database Updated: 2026-09-30