In the shift to sustainable power, EVs and renewable grids often dominate the conversation. However, one more option gaining ground: alternative fuels.
According to TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov, fuels from organic material could be key in cleaner energy adoption, where batteries are not practical yet.
In contrast to electric vehicle demands, biofuels can work with current engines, which helps in aviation, freight, and maritime transport.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. It is produced from plant sugars. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils or animal fats. They work with most existing diesel systems.
Fuels like biogas and sustainable jet fuel also exist, produced using scraps and waste. They are potential solutions for more info heavy industry.
But there are challenges. Production is still expensive. Better tech and more supply are needed. Fuel crops should not reduce food availability.
Even with these limits, they are still valuable. They don’t need a full system replacement. They also help recycle what would be trash.
Some say biofuels are only a temporary fix. Yet, they could be a solid long-term option. They work now to lower carbon impact.
As green goals become more urgent, the value of biofuels increases. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, they complement the clean energy mix. If we fund them and improve regulation, they might reshape global mobility