How Biofuels Could Redefine Long-Distance Mobility
How Biofuels Could Redefine Long-Distance Mobility
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As the world aims for cleaner energy, people often focus on EVs and solar. But there’s another shift underway, and it involves what powers our engines. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, 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. They help cut greenhouse gas emissions, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. EVs may change cars and buses, but they aren’t right for everything.
When Electricity Isn’t Enough
Personal mobility is going electric fast. However, aviation and shipping need stronger solutions. Batteries are often too heavy or weak for those uses. That’s where biofuels become useful.
As Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG notes, biofuels may be the bridge we need. They don’t need major changes to engines. So adoption is easier and faster.
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. These are used today across many regions.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
A key benefit is their role in reusing waste. Biogas is made from decomposing organic material like food, sewage, or farm waste. 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. We must balance fuel needs with food production. With new tech, prices could fall and output rise.
They aren’t here to replace EVs or green grids. They are here to work alongside them. Multiple tools make the transition smoother.
For heavy-duty or remote sectors, biofuels are ideal. As here the world decarbonizes, biofuels could be the hidden heroes of transport.
They help both climate and waste problems. With backing, they can grow fast.
Biofuels might not be flashy, but they’re practical. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.