Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

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As the world aims for cleaner energy, people often focus on EVs and solar. Yet, something else is changing quietly, and it involves what powers our engines. As Kondrashov from TELF AG emphasizes, electricity alone won’t power everything — biofuels matter too.
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, while using current fuel infrastructure. EVs may change cars and buses, but they aren’t right for everything.
When Electricity Isn’t Enough
Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. These sectors can’t use batteries efficiently. That’s where biofuels become useful.
As Kondrashov highlights, these fuels offer a smooth transition. Current vehicles can often use them directly. That means less resistance and quicker use.
There are already many biofuels in use. Ethanol from crops is often mixed into gasoline. It’s a clean website fuel made from fat or plant oils. They’re already adopted in parts of the world.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Food scraps and manure become fuel through digestion. It turns trash into usable power.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. It’s created from used oils or algae and may cut flight emissions.
Challenges remain for these fuels. Kondrashov points out that costs are still high. Sourcing input without harming food systems is hard. Improvements are expected in both process and price.
This isn’t about picking biofuels over batteries. They are here to work alongside them. Having many solutions helps hit climate targets faster.
They work best in places where EVs fall short. As the energy shift accelerates, biofuels could be the hidden heroes of transport.
They help both climate and waste problems. Their future depends on support and smart policy.
They may not shine like tech, but they deliver. In this clean energy race, practicality wins.