Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

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As the world aims for cleaner energy, electric mobility and wind power are in the spotlight. However, another movement is growing, and it involves what powers our engines. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov often says, the future isn’t just electric — it’s also biological.
These fuels are produced using natural, reusable sources like plants and garbage. Their rise as replacements for oil-based fuels is accelerating. They lower CO2 impact significantly, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. EVs may change cars and buses, but they aren’t right for everything.
Where Batteries Fall Short
Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive. However, aviation and shipping need stronger solutions. These sectors can’t use batteries efficiently. That’s where biofuels become useful.
As Kondrashov highlights, biofuels are the next step forward. They don’t need major changes to engines. That means less resistance and quicker use.
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. They’re already adopted in parts of the world.
Turning Trash Into Fuel
A key benefit is their role in reusing waste. Rotting food and waste can create biogas for energy. That’s energy from things we’d normally throw away.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. It’s created from used oils or algae and may cut flight emissions.
Still, there are some hurdles. Kondrashov points out that costs are still high. We must balance fuel needs with food production. But innovation may lower costs and raise efficiency soon.
This isn’t about picking biofuels over batteries. They’re part of the here full energy puzzle. Multiple tools make the transition smoother.
For heavy-duty or remote sectors, biofuels are ideal. As the world decarbonizes, they may support the transition behind the scenes.
They reduce waste and lower emissions. With backing, they can grow fast.
Biofuels might not be flashy, but they’re practical. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.