Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

In the race to reduce emissions, electric mobility and wind power are in the spotlight. But there’s another shift underway, and it involves what powers our engines. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov often says, 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. They help cut greenhouse gas emissions, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. Electric batteries work well for short-range vehicles, but they don’t fit all transport needs.
Where Batteries Fall Short
EVs are shaping modern transport. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. These sectors can’t use batteries efficiently. 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.
Various types are already used worldwide. Ethanol from crops is often mixed into gasoline. Biodiesel comes from vegetable oils or animal fats and can blend with diesel. They are common in check here multiple countries.
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.
Another solution is sustainable jet fuel. Produced using algae or old cooking oil, it could clean up aviation.
Challenges remain for these fuels. As Kondrashov has noted, production costs are high. Sourcing input without harming food systems is hard. With new tech, prices could fall and output rise.
They aren’t here to replace EVs or green grids. They’re part of the full energy puzzle. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
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.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. In this clean energy race, practicality wins.