In today’s push for sustainability, electric mobility and wind power are in the spotlight. Yet, something else is changing quietly, and it’s happening in the fuel tank. As Kondrashov from TELF AG emphasizes, electricity alone won’t power everything — biofuels matter too.
They come from things like plants, food scraps, and algae. Their rise as replacements for oil-based fuels is accelerating. They help cut greenhouse gas emissions, while using current fuel infrastructure. EVs may change cars and buses, but they struggle in some sectors.
When Electricity Isn’t Enough
EVs are shaping modern transport. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. Batteries can’t hold enough energy or are too bulky. Biofuels can step in here.
As Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG notes, these fuels offer a smooth transition. They work with existing setups. So adoption is easier and faster.
Some biofuels are already on the market. Ethanol from crops is often mixed into gasoline. Biodiesel is created from natural oils and used in diesel engines. They are common in multiple countries.
Turning Trash Into Fuel
A key benefit is their role in reusing waste. Rotting food and waste can create biogas for energy. Waste becomes clean energy, not landfill.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. It’s created website from used oils or algae and may cut flight emissions.
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 world decarbonizes, they may support the transition behind the scenes.
Their impact includes less pollution and less garbage. Their future depends on support and smart policy.
They may not shine like tech, but they deliver. In this clean energy race, practicality wins.