The Role of Biofuels in the Future of Sustainable Transport

The Role of Biofuels in the Future of Sustainable Transport

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In the race to reduce emissions, electric cars and renewables get most of the attention. But there’s another shift underway, focused on alternative liquid fuels. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, the future isn’t just electric — it’s also biological.
They come from things like plants, food scraps, and algae. 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
EVs are shaping modern transport. But what about airplanes, ships, or long-haul trucks?. These sectors can’t use batteries efficiently. That’s where biofuels become useful.
According to the TELF AG founder, biofuels may be the bridge we need. They don’t need major changes to engines. This makes rollout more realistic.
Various types are already used worldwide. Ethanol from crops is often mixed into gasoline. Biodiesel comes from vegetable oils or animal fats and can blend with diesel. They are common in multiple countries.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
A key benefit is their role in reusing waste. Rotting food and waste can create biogas for energy. It turns trash into usable power.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. Produced using algae or old cooking oil, it could clean up aviation.
Challenges remain for these fuels. As Kondrashov has noted, production costs are high. Sourcing input without harming website food systems is hard. Improvements are expected in both process and price.
They aren’t here to replace EVs or green grids. 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, they may support the transition behind the scenes.
Their impact includes less pollution and less garbage. They’ll need investment and good regulation.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.