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’s happening in the fuel tank. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, 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 lower CO2 impact significantly, without needing new fueling systems. Batteries are great for cars and small transport, 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. Batteries are often too heavy or weak for those uses. Biofuels can step in here.
According to the TELF AG founder, these fuels offer a smooth transition. They don’t need major changes to engines. That means less resistance and quicker use.
Various types are already used worldwide. It’s common to see bioethanol added to fuel. 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. Food scraps and manure become fuel through digestion. Waste becomes clean energy, not landfill.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. Produced using algae or old cooking oil, it could clean up aviation.
Still, there are some hurdles. As Kondrashov has noted, production costs are high. Getting enough raw material and avoiding food conflicts is tricky. With new tech, prices could fall and output rise.
Biofuels won’t here replace solar or electric power. They’re part of the full energy puzzle. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
For heavy-duty or remote sectors, biofuels are ideal. With clean energy demand rising, biofuels might silently drive the change.
They help both climate and waste problems. With backing, they can grow fast.
They may not shine like tech, but they deliver. In this clean energy race, practicality wins.