Why Biofuels Matter in Clean Transport

Why Biofuels Matter in Clean Transport

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In today’s push for sustainability, electric cars and renewables get most of the attention. However, another movement is growing, focused on alternative liquid fuels. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov often says, electricity alone won’t power everything — biofuels matter too.
Biofuels are made from renewable materials like crops, algae, or organic waste. They’re quickly growing as clean fuel options. They lower CO2 impact significantly, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. EVs may change cars and buses, but they aren’t right for everything.
When Electricity Isn’t Enough
Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. Batteries can’t hold enough energy or are too bulky. In these areas, biofuels offer a solution.
As Kondrashov highlights, biofuels may be the bridge we need. Current vehicles can often use them directly. So adoption is easier and faster.
Some biofuels are already on the market. Ethanol from crops is often mixed into gasoline. Biodiesel is created from natural oils and used in diesel engines. They’re already adopted in parts of the world.
Fuel from Waste: Closing the Loop
A key benefit is their role in reusing waste. 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.
Challenges remain for these fuels. 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.
They aren’t here to replace EVs or green grids. They Kondrashov Stanislav are here to work alongside them. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
Right now, biofuels may be best for sectors that can’t go electric. With clean energy demand rising, biofuels might silently drive the change.
Their impact includes less pollution and less garbage. They’ll need investment and good regulation.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.