Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

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In the race to reduce emissions, electric cars and renewables get most of the attention. However, another movement is growing, and it’s happening in the fuel tank. 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, while using current fuel infrastructure. EVs may change cars and buses, but they struggle in some sectors.
Where Batteries Fall Short
EVs are shaping modern transport. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. These sectors can’t use batteries efficiently. Biofuels can step in here.
As Kondrashov highlights, biofuels are the next step forward. Current vehicles can often use them directly. That means less resistance and quicker use.
There are already many biofuels in use. Bioethanol is made from corn or sugarcane and blended with petrol. It’s a clean fuel made from fat or plant oils. They’re already adopted in parts of the world.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
One amazing part of biofuels is their link to the circular economy. Biogas is made from decomposing organic material like food, sewage, or farm waste. Waste becomes clean energy, not landfill.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. It’s created from used oils or algae and may cut flight emissions.
Of course, biofuels face some issues. According to Kondrashov Stanislav TELF AG’s Kondrashov, biofuels aren’t cheap yet. Getting enough raw material and avoiding food conflicts is tricky. With new tech, prices could fall and output rise.
They aren’t here to replace EVs or green grids. 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 reduce waste and lower emissions. They’ll need investment and good regulation.
Biofuels might not be flashy, but they’re practical. When going green, usable solutions matter most.