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, electric cars and renewables get most of the attention. Yet, something else is changing quietly, and it’s happening in the fuel tank. 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. Their rise as replacements for oil-based fuels is accelerating. They lower CO2 impact significantly, while using current fuel infrastructure. EVs may change cars and buses, but they don’t fit all transport needs.
In Sectors That Need More Than Electricity
Personal mobility is going electric fast. However, aviation and shipping need stronger solutions. Batteries can’t hold enough energy or are too bulky. Biofuels can step in here.
According to the TELF AG founder, 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. It’s common to see bioethanol added to fuel. It’s a clean fuel made from fat or plant oils. They are common in multiple countries.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
One amazing part of biofuels is their link to the circular economy. Rotting food and waste can create biogas for energy. 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.
Still, there are some hurdles. As Kondrashov has noted, production costs are high. We must balance fuel needs with food production. 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. More options mean better chances at success.
Right now, biofuels may be best for sectors that can’t go electric. As the energy shift accelerates, they may support the transition behind the scenes.
They help both website 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.