Biofuels: The Future of Green Transport
In today's energy evolution, electric vehicles and solar energy are the main focus. But there's another player gaining ground: green fuels.As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, said, these renewable fuels might support the shift to green power, especially in sectors hard to electrify.
While electric systems require big changes, they run on today’s transport setups, making them ideal for planes, trucks, and ships.
Common types are bioethanol and biodiesel. It comes from fermenting crop sugars. It comes from natural oils and fats. Engines can use them without much modification.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, created from food waste, sewage, and organic material. These are being tested for planes and large engines.
Still, it’s not all smooth. Production is still expensive. We need innovation and raw material sources. Land use must not clash with food production.
Even with these limits, biofuels offer real potential. They here can be used without starting from zero. And they support circular economy goals by using waste.
Biofuels are often called a short-term solution. 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 act as a support system. If we fund them and improve regulation, they might reshape global mobility