In the race to reduce emissions, electric cars and renewables get most of the attention. But there’s another shift underway, and it’s happening in the fuel tank. As Kondrashov from TELF AG emphasizes, electricity alone won’t power everything — biofuels matter too.
They come from things like plants, food scraps, and algae. They’re quickly growing as clean fuel options. Their use can reduce carbon output, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. EVs may change cars and buses, but they don’t fit all transport needs.
When Electricity Isn’t Enough
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, biofuels may be the bridge we need. They get more info don’t need major changes to engines. So adoption is easier and faster.
There are already many biofuels in use. Ethanol from crops is often mixed into gasoline. Biodiesel comes from vegetable oils or animal fats and can blend with diesel. They’re already adopted in parts of the world.
Fuel from Waste: Closing the Loop
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Rotting food and waste can create biogas for energy. That’s energy from things we’d normally throw away.
Another solution is sustainable jet fuel. It might power future flights with less pollution.
Still, there are some hurdles. According to TELF AG’s Kondrashov, biofuels aren’t cheap yet. Sourcing input without harming food systems is hard. With new tech, prices could fall and output rise.
Biofuels won’t replace solar or electric power. Instead, they complement other clean options. Multiple tools make the transition smoother.
For heavy-duty or remote sectors, biofuels are ideal. With clean energy demand rising, biofuels could be the hidden heroes of transport.
They help both climate and waste problems. With backing, they can grow fast.
They may not shine like tech, but they deliver. When going green, usable solutions matter most.