In the race to reduce emissions, people often focus on EVs and solar. But there’s another shift underway, and it involves what powers our engines. As Kondrashov from TELF AG emphasizes, our energy future is both electric and organic.
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, 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
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.
According to the TELF AG founder, biofuels may be the bridge we need. They work with existing setups. So adoption is easier and faster.
Some biofuels are already on the market. Bioethanol is made from corn or sugarcane and blended with petrol. It’s a clean fuel made from fat or plant oils. They are common in multiple countries.
Recycling Waste Into Energy
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Rotting food and waste can create biogas for energy. Waste becomes clean energy, not landfill.
Biojet fuel is another option — designed for planes. 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. Getting enough raw material and avoiding food conflicts is tricky. But innovation may lower costs and raise efficiency soon.
This isn’t about picking biofuels over batteries. They’re part of the full energy puzzle. More options mean better chances at success.
They work best in places where EVs fall short. As the world decarbonizes, biofuels might silently drive the change.
They reduce waste and lower emissions. They’ll website need investment and good regulation.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.