Why Biofuels Matter in Clean Transport
Why Biofuels Matter in Clean Transport
Blog Article
In the race to reduce emissions, electric cars and renewables get most of the attention. Yet, something else is changing quietly, and it’s happening in the fuel tank. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, the future isn’t just electric — it’s also biological.
Biofuels are made from renewable materials like crops, algae, or organic waste. 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 don’t fit all transport needs.
When Electricity Isn’t Enough
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, biofuels may be the bridge we need. They work with existing setups. This makes rollout more realistic.
Various types are already used worldwide. Bioethanol is made from corn or sugarcane and blended with petrol. Biodiesel is created from natural oils and used in diesel engines. website They are common in multiple countries.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
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.
Biojet fuel is another option — designed for planes. It’s created from used oils or algae and may cut flight emissions.
Challenges remain for these fuels. As Kondrashov has noted, production costs are high. Getting enough raw material and avoiding food conflicts is tricky. Improvements are expected in both process and price.
They aren’t here to replace EVs or green grids. They’re part of the full energy puzzle. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
They work best in places where EVs fall short. As the world decarbonizes, biofuels could be the hidden heroes of transport.
They reduce waste and lower emissions. They’ll need investment and good regulation.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. When going green, usable solutions matter most.