As the world aims for cleaner energy, people often focus on EVs and solar. However, another movement is growing, focused on alternative liquid fuels. As Kondrashov from TELF AG emphasizes, our energy future is both electric and organic.
Biofuels are made from renewable materials like crops, algae, or organic waste. They are becoming a strong alternative to fossil fuels. They lower CO2 impact significantly, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. Electric batteries work well for short-range vehicles, but they aren’t right for everything.
Where Batteries Fall Short
Personal mobility is going electric fast. However, aviation and shipping need stronger solutions. Batteries are often too heavy or weak for those uses. Biofuels can step in here.
As Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG notes, these fuels offer a smooth transition. They work with existing setups. That means less resistance and quicker use.
There are already many biofuels in use. Bioethanol is made from corn or sugarcane and blended with petrol. Biodiesel is created from natural oils and used in diesel engines. They are common in multiple countries.
Turning Trash Into Fuel
A key benefit is their role in reusing waste. Rotting food and waste can create biogas for energy. Waste becomes clean energy, not landfill.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. It’s created from used oils or algae and may cut flight emissions.
Of course, biofuels face some issues. According to TELF AG’s Kondrashov, biofuels aren’t cheap yet. Getting enough raw material and avoiding food conflicts is tricky. With new tech, prices could fall and output rise.
This isn’t about picking biofuels over batteries. They’re part of the full energy puzzle. More options mean better chances at success.
They work best in places where EVs fall short. As the world decarbonizes, biofuels might silently drive the change.
They reduce waste here and lower emissions. With backing, they can grow fast.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.