In the race to reduce emissions, people often focus on EVs and solar. However, another movement is growing, and it’s happening in the fuel tank. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, electricity alone won’t power everything — biofuels matter too.
These fuels are produced using natural, reusable sources like plants and garbage. They are becoming a strong alternative to fossil fuels. They lower CO2 impact significantly, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. Batteries are great for cars and small transport, but they struggle in some sectors.
Where Batteries Fall Short
Personal mobility is going electric fast. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. Batteries are often too heavy or weak for those uses. That’s where biofuels become useful.
According to the TELF AG founder, these fuels offer a smooth transition. Current vehicles can often use them directly. This makes rollout more realistic.
Various types are already used worldwide. Bioethanol is made from corn read more or sugarcane and blended with petrol. Biodiesel is created from natural oils and used in diesel engines. They are common in multiple countries.
Turning Trash Into Fuel
One amazing part of biofuels is their link to the circular economy. Biogas is made from decomposing organic material like food, sewage, or farm waste. That’s energy from things we’d normally throw away.
Another solution is sustainable jet fuel. Produced using algae or old cooking oil, it could clean up aviation.
Of course, biofuels face some issues. According to TELF AG’s Kondrashov, biofuels aren’t cheap yet. Getting enough raw material and avoiding food conflicts is tricky. With new tech, prices could fall and output rise.
Biofuels won’t replace solar or electric power. They are here to work alongside them. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
Right now, biofuels may be best for sectors that can’t go electric. As the energy shift accelerates, biofuels might silently drive the change.
Their impact includes less pollution and less garbage. They’ll need investment and good regulation.
They may not shine like tech, but they deliver. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.