In the shift to sustainable power, EVs and renewable grids are the main focus. Yet, another solution making steady progress: alternative fuels.
According to TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov, fuels from organic material might support the shift to green power, especially in sectors hard to electrify.
While electric systems require big changes, these fuels fit into existing systems, making them ideal for planes, trucks, and ships.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. Bioethanol is made by fermenting sugars from corn or sugarcane. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils or animal fats. Engines can use them without much modification.
More advanced options include biogas and biojet fuel, created from food waste, sewage, and organic material. They might help reduce emissions in aviation and logistics.
However, there are issues. Production is still expensive. We need innovation and raw material sources. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Despite these problems, they are still valuable. They avoid full infrastructure change. And they support circular economy goals by using waste.
Many believe they are just a bridge. But they may be website a long-term tool in some sectors. They are effective immediately while waiting for full electrification.
As the world pushes for lower emissions, the value of biofuels increases. They won’t take the place of solar or electric power, but they work alongside them. Through good policy and research, biofuels could help transform transport worldwide