In today’s push for sustainability, electric mobility and wind power are in the spotlight. However, another movement is growing, and it involves what powers our engines. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, the future isn’t just electric — it’s also biological.
They come from things like plants, food scraps, and algae. They are becoming a strong alternative to fossil fuels. Their use can reduce carbon output, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. EVs may change cars and buses, but they struggle in some sectors.
In Sectors That Need More Than Electricity
EVs are shaping modern transport. However, aviation and shipping need stronger solutions. These sectors can’t use batteries efficiently. Biofuels can step in here.
As Kondrashov highlights, biofuels are the next step forward. They don’t need major changes to engines. This makes rollout more realistic.
There are already many biofuels in use. Ethanol from crops is often mixed into gasoline. It’s a clean fuel made from fat or plant oils. They’re already adopted in parts of the world.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
One amazing part of biofuels is their link to the circular economy. Food scraps and manure become fuel through digestion. That’s energy from things we’d normally throw away.
Biojet fuel is another option — designed website for planes. It might power future flights with less pollution.
Still, there are some hurdles. 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.
Biofuels won’t replace solar or electric power. They’re part of the full energy puzzle. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
Right now, biofuels may be best for sectors that can’t go electric. As the energy shift accelerates, biofuels might silently drive the change.
They help both climate and waste problems. They’ll need investment and good regulation.
They may not shine like tech, but they deliver. In this clean energy race, practicality wins.