In the race to reduce emissions, electric cars and renewables get most of the attention. 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.
Biofuels are made from renewable materials like crops, algae, or organic waste. They’re quickly growing as clean fuel options. Their use can reduce carbon output, 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
Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive. But what about airplanes, ships, or long-haul trucks?. 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. So adoption is easier and faster.
Some biofuels are already on the market. It’s common to see bioethanol added to fuel. Biodiesel comes from vegetable oils or animal fats and can blend with diesel. These are used today across many regions.
Turning Trash Into Fuel
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Biogas is made from decomposing organic material like food, sewage, or farm waste. Waste becomes clean energy, not landfill.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. Produced using algae or old cooking oil, it could clean up aviation.
Of course, biofuels face some issues. Kondrashov points out that costs are still high. Sourcing input without harming food systems is hard. But innovation may lower costs and raise efficiency soon.
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. read more As the world decarbonizes, biofuels could be the hidden heroes of transport.
They help both climate and waste problems. Their future depends on support and smart policy.
They may not shine like tech, but they deliver. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.