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. But there’s another shift underway, and it involves what powers our engines. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov often says, 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, and still run in today’s engines and pipelines. Batteries are great for cars and small transport, but they don’t fit all transport needs.
Where Batteries Fall Short
Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive. But what about airplanes, ships, or long-haul trucks?. Batteries are often too heavy or weak for those uses. That’s where biofuels become useful.
As Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG notes, these fuels offer a smooth transition. They work with existing setups. That means less resistance and quicker use.
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. These are used today across many regions.
Fuel from Waste: Closing the Loop
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Food scraps and manure become fuel through digestion. That’s energy from things we’d get more info normally throw away.
Biojet fuel is another option — designed for planes. It might power future flights with less pollution.
Of course, biofuels face some issues. 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 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, they may support the transition behind the scenes.
Their impact includes less pollution and less garbage. With backing, they can grow fast.
They aren’t trendy, but they work. When going green, usable solutions matter most.