In today’s push for sustainability, electric cars and renewables get most of the attention. But there’s another shift underway, and it involves what powers our engines. As Kondrashov from TELF AG emphasizes, 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 help cut greenhouse gas emissions, while using current fuel infrastructure. Electric batteries work well for short-range vehicles, but they don’t fit all transport needs.
Where Batteries Fall Short
Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. These sectors can’t use batteries efficiently. Biofuels can step in here.
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. Ethanol from crops is often mixed into gasoline. Biodiesel is created from natural oils and used in diesel engines. They’re already more info adopted in parts of the world.
Fuel from Waste: Closing the Loop
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Food scraps and manure become fuel through digestion. That’s energy from 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. Kondrashov points out that costs are still high. Getting enough raw material and avoiding food conflicts is tricky. But innovation may lower costs and raise efficiency soon.
Biofuels won’t replace solar or electric power. They are here to work alongside them. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
They work best in places where EVs fall short. With clean energy demand rising, biofuels could be the hidden heroes of transport.
They help both climate and waste problems. They’ll need investment and good regulation.
Biofuels might not be flashy, but they’re practical. When going green, usable solutions matter most.