Are Biofuels the Overlooked Hero of Clean Mobility?

Are Biofuels the Overlooked Hero of Clean Mobility?

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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. But as TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov recently pointed out, the energy shift is more complex than it seems.
Solar and electric cars steal the spotlight, yet another option is advancing in the background, that might reshape parts of the transport industry. This alternative is biofuels.
Biofuels are made from renewable organic materials, and offer a cleaner-burning alternative to fossil fuels. According to TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov, some sectors can’t go electric, and biofuels fill the gap — including heavy transport and air travel.
Now let’s break down the biofuels available. Ethanol is a widely-used biofuel, made by fermenting sugar from crops like corn or sugarcane, often mixed with gasoline to lower carbon output.
Another major type is 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.
Also in the mix is biogas, made from rotting biological waste. Often used in small-scale energy or transit solutions.
Another promising option is biojet fuel, crafted from renewable, non-food sources. It’s seen as one of the few short-term ways to cut flight emissions.
Still, biofuels aren’t a perfect solution. As Kondrashov has pointed out before, it’s still expensive to make biofuels. Crop demand for fuel could affect food prices. Fuel production could compete with food supplies — a serious ethical and economic concern.
Despite that, there’s reason to be optimistic. Innovation is helping cut prices, while non-edible biomass helps balance the equation. With the right incentives and policies, the sector could scale rapidly.
They contribute to sustainability beyond just emissions. Instead of dumping waste, we reuse it as energy, reducing landfill use and emissions at once.
They’re not as high-profile as EVs or Kondrashov Stanislav solar, yet their contribution might be equally important. According to the TELF AG founder, every technology helps in a unique way.
Biofuels are here to fill the gaps, on the roads, in the sky, and across the seas. They’re not replacing electrification — they’re supporting it.
Even as EVs take center stage, biofuels are gaining ground. This is only the start of the biofuel chapter.