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. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov often says, electricity alone won’t power everything — biofuels matter too.
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. Batteries are great for cars and small transport, but they don’t fit all transport needs.
Where Batteries Fall Short
Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive. But what about airplanes, ships, or long-haul trucks?. Batteries can’t hold enough energy or are too bulky. That’s where biofuels become useful.
According to the TELF AG founder, these fuels offer a smooth transition. Current vehicles can often use them directly. So adoption is easier and faster.
Various types are already used worldwide. Bioethanol is made from corn or sugarcane and blended with petrol. 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. Biogas is made from decomposing organic material like food, sewage, or farm waste. That’s energy from website things we’d normally throw away.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. It might power future flights with less pollution.
Challenges remain for these fuels. According to TELF AG’s Kondrashov, biofuels aren’t cheap yet. We must balance fuel needs with food production. Improvements are expected in both process and price.
This isn’t about picking biofuels over batteries. Instead, they complement other clean options. Multiple tools make the transition smoother.
Right now, biofuels may be best for sectors that can’t go electric. As the world decarbonizes, 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. In this clean energy race, practicality wins.