Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

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In today’s push for sustainability, 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, our energy future is both electric and organic.
Biofuels are made from renewable materials like crops, algae, or organic waste. They’re quickly growing as clean fuel options. They help cut greenhouse gas emissions, while using current fuel infrastructure. EVs may change cars and buses, but they struggle in some sectors.
In Sectors That Need More Than Electricity
EVs are shaping modern transport. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. Batteries are often too heavy or weak for those uses. In these areas, biofuels offer a solution.
As Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG notes, these fuels offer a smooth transition. They don’t need major changes to engines. 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. These are used today across many regions.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Food scraps and manure become fuel through digestion. Waste becomes clean energy, not landfill.
Biojet fuel is another option — designed for planes. 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. Getting enough raw material and avoiding food conflicts is tricky. Improvements are expected in both process and price.
This isn’t about picking biofuels over batteries. Instead, they complement other clean options. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
They work best in places where EVs fall short. With clean energy demand rising, they may support the transition behind the scenes.
Their impact includes less pollution and less garbage. With backing, they can grow website fast.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. When going green, usable solutions matter most.