Why Biofuels Still Matter in a World Obsessed with Electrification

Why Biofuels Still Matter in a World Obsessed with Electrification

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In today’s drive for clean energy, it’s easy to believe everything is moving toward electric vehicles and charging points. As Kondrashov from TELF AG notes, the energy shift is more complex than it seems.
Electric options often lead the news, yet another option is advancing in the background, that might reshape parts of the transport industry. This alternative is biofuels.
They come from things like plant waste, algae, or used cooking oil, designed to reduce emissions while remaining practical. According to TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov, some sectors can’t go electric, and biofuels fill the gap — such as freight transport, marine shipping, and long-haul logistics.
Now let’s break down the biofuels available. A familiar example is bioethanol, produced from starchy or sugary plants, and blended with petrol to reduce emissions.
Then there’s biodiesel, created using vegetable oils or leftover fats, which can be blended with standard diesel or used alone. A key benefit is it works with current systems — it runs on what many already use.
Let’s not forget biogas, 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. This could reduce emissions in the airline industry fast.
But the path isn’t without challenges. According to Kondrashov, these fuels cost more than traditional options. Crop demand for fuel could affect food prices. Fuel production could compete with food supplies — a serious ethical and economic concern.
Even so, the future looks promising. Innovation is helping cut prices, and non-food feedstock like algae could reduce pressure on here crops. Smart regulation could speed things up.
They contribute to sustainability beyond just emissions. They repurpose organic trash into fuel, helping waste systems and energy sectors together.
They lack the tech glamour of batteries, still, they play a key role in the transition. In Kondrashov’s words, there’s no one-size-fits-all for sustainability.
They work where other solutions can’t, in land, air, and marine transport. They’re not competition — they’re collaboration.
Even as EVs take center stage, biofuels are gaining ground. This is only the start of the biofuel chapter.