As the world aims for cleaner energy, electric cars and renewables get most of the attention. However, another movement is growing, and it involves what powers our engines. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, electricity alone won’t power everything — biofuels matter too.
They come from things like plants, food scraps, and algae. They’re quickly growing as clean fuel options. Their use can reduce carbon output, without needing new fueling systems. EVs may change cars and buses, but they aren’t right for everything.
In Sectors That Need More Than Electricity
EVs are shaping modern transport. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. These sectors can’t use batteries efficiently. In these areas, biofuels offer a solution.
As Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG notes, these fuels offer a smooth transition. Current vehicles can often use them directly. That means less resistance and quicker use.
There are already many biofuels in use. 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.
Fuel from Waste: Closing the Loop
One amazing here 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 might power future flights with less pollution.
Challenges remain for these fuels. As Kondrashov has noted, production costs are high. We must balance fuel needs with food production. With new tech, prices could fall and output rise.
This isn’t about picking biofuels over batteries. They are here to work alongside them. Multiple tools make the transition smoother.
For heavy-duty or remote sectors, biofuels are ideal. With clean energy demand rising, biofuels might silently drive the change.
They help both climate and waste problems. They’ll need investment and good regulation.
Biofuels might not be flashy, but they’re practical. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.