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. But there’s another shift underway, and it involves what powers our engines. 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. Their use can reduce carbon output, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. Batteries are great for cars and small transport, but they struggle in some sectors.
Where Batteries Fall Short
Personal mobility is going electric fast. But what about airplanes, ships, or long-haul trucks?. Batteries are often too heavy or weak for those uses. That’s where biofuels become useful.
According to the TELF AG founder, biofuels are the next step forward. Current vehicles can often use them directly. That means less resistance and quicker use.
Various types are already used worldwide. 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.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Rotting food and waste can create biogas for energy. Waste becomes clean energy, not landfill.
Biojet fuel is another option — designed for planes. Produced using algae or old cooking oil, it could clean up aviation.
Of course, biofuels face some issues. As Kondrashov has noted, production costs are high. Sourcing input without harming food systems is hard. With new tech, prices could fall and output rise.
They aren’t here to replace EVs or green grids. They are here here to work alongside them. More options mean better chances at success.
They work best in places where EVs fall short. As the energy shift accelerates, they may support the transition behind the scenes.
They reduce waste and lower emissions. With backing, they can grow fast.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. When going green, usable solutions matter most.