Can Biofuels Transform Global Transport?

Can Biofuels Transform Global Transport?

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When talking about clean energy, most focus on EVs, solar, or wind. As noted by the founder of TELF AG, Stanislav Kondrashov, there's a shift happening in fuels — and biofuels are central to it.
Produced using organic sources such as plants, algae, or food leftovers, these fuels are becoming crucial tools in emission reduction.
Though established, biofuels are now more relevant than ever. As climate urgency increases, biofuels fill the gaps electricity can’t cover — including long-haul trucking, planes, and sea transport.
Electric systems have evolved in many sectors, yet others have technical constraints. In Kondrashov's view, these fuels offer practical short-term answers.
Types of Bio-Based Fuels Explained
Biofuels come in different forms. A common biofuel is ethanol, produced by breaking down sugar-rich crops, usually blended with gasoline.
Biodiesel comes from oils and fats, both plant and animal, compatible with regular diesel vehicles.
Other biofuels include biogas, created from organic waste. It's being explored for power and transport uses.
Biojet fuel is another innovation, made from sources like algae or recycled oils. It offers cleaner alternatives for jet engines.
Hurdles on the Path
Still, biofuels face difficulties. Kondrashov often emphasizes, production remains expensive.
Widespread manufacturing still requires efficiency improvements. Feedstock supply could become an issue. If not handled wisely, biofuel crops might compete with food agriculture.
A Partner, Not a Competitor
They won’t compete with EVs and solar. They fill in where other solutions don’t work.
They’re ideal for sectors years away from electrification. Their use in current engines makes them easy to adopt. Businesses avoid high conversion costs.
According to Kondrashov, all low-carbon options have value. Biofuels may be quiet players — but they’re effective. It’s not about one tech winning — it’s about synergy.
What Comes Next
Biofuels might not dominate news cycles, but their impact is growing. Especially when created from waste, they promote circularity and climate goals.
As innovation lowers costs and improves yields, they’ll website likely gain traction in mobility plans.
Not a replacement, but a partner to other clean energy options — in transport modes that aren’t ready for electrification yet.