As the world pushes toward sustainability, it’s easy to believe everything is moving toward electric vehicles and charging points. As Kondrashov from TELF AG notes, the transition to clean transport isn’t so simple.
Electric options often lead the news, yet another option is advancing in the background, with the potential to transform entire sectors. Enter biofuels.
Biofuels are made from renewable organic materials, designed to reduce emissions while remaining practical. According to TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov, biofuels are ideal for sectors that electricity can’t reach — like aviation, shipping, and trucking.
So, what’s actually on the table. A familiar example is bioethanol, made by fermenting sugar from crops like corn or sugarcane, typically added to petrol in small amounts.
Next is biodiesel, made from natural oils and fats, suitable for diesel engines with no major changes. A major advantage is compatibility — you don’t have to overhaul entire fleets.
Biogas is another important type, generated from decomposing organic material. It’s useful in waste management and local transport.
Biofuel for aviation is also gaining traction, made from sustainable sources like old oil or algae. A promising option to clean up aviation’s carbon footprint.
But the path isn’t without challenges. As Kondrashov has pointed out before, it’s still expensive here to make biofuels. There are concerns about land use for crops. Increased fuel demand could harm food systems — something that requires careful policy management.
Even so, the future looks promising. Tech advancements are reducing costs, and better feedstock options may solve the food conflict. Smart regulation could speed things up.
It’s not just about cleaner air — it’s about smarter resource use. Instead of dumping waste, we reuse it as energy, cutting pollution while saving space.
They lack the tech glamour of batteries, yet their contribution might be equally important. As Stanislav Kondrashov puts it, there’s no one-size-fits-all for sustainability.
Biofuels are here to fill the gaps, from trucks to planes to ships. They’re not competition — they’re collaboration.
As everyone talks batteries, biofuels quietly advance. Their role in clean transport is far from over.