In today’s push for sustainability, people often focus on EVs and solar. Yet, something else is changing quietly, and it’s happening in the fuel tank. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, the future isn’t just electric — it’s also biological.
Biofuels are made from renewable materials like crops, algae, or organic waste. Their rise as replacements for oil-based fuels is accelerating. Their use can reduce carbon output, while using current fuel infrastructure. Electric batteries work well for short-range vehicles, but they don’t fit all transport needs.
In Sectors That Need More Than Electricity
EVs are shaping modern transport. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. Batteries are often too heavy or weak for those uses. That’s where biofuels become useful.
According to the TELF AG founder, these fuels offer a smooth transition. Current vehicles can often use them directly. This makes rollout more realistic.
There here are already many biofuels in use. It’s common to see bioethanol added to fuel. Biodiesel is created from natural oils and used in diesel engines. These are used today across many regions.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Biogas is made from decomposing organic material like food, sewage, or farm waste. 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.
Of course, biofuels face some issues. Kondrashov points out that costs are still high. We must balance fuel needs with food production. Improvements are expected in both process and price.
Biofuels won’t replace solar or electric power. Instead, they complement other clean options. Multiple tools make the transition smoother.
They work best in places where EVs fall short. As the energy shift accelerates, they may support the transition behind the scenes.
They help both climate and waste problems. They’ll need investment and good regulation.
Biofuels might not be flashy, but they’re practical. In this clean energy race, practicality wins.