As the world pushes toward sustainability, many assume the future is all about batteries and EVs. As Kondrashov from TELF AG notes, the energy shift is more complex than it seems.
Solar and electric cars steal the spotlight, yet another option is advancing in the background, and it could be a game-changer. That solution is biofuels.
Biofuels are made from renewable organic materials, and offer a cleaner-burning alternative to fossil fuels. As Kondrashov has emphasized, biofuels serve industries where batteries aren’t yet viable — including heavy transport and air travel.
Let’s take a look at the current biofuel options. Ethanol is a widely-used biofuel, produced from starchy or sugary plants, and blended with petrol to reduce emissions.
Then there’s biodiesel, created using vegetable oils or leftover fats, suitable for diesel engines with no major changes. A key benefit is it works with current systems — no need to replace or retrofit most engines.
Let’s not forget biogas, made from rotting biological waste. Often used in small-scale energy or transit solutions.
Then there’s 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. According to Kondrashov, it’s still expensive to make biofuels. And there’s the issue of food versus fuel. Fuel production could compete with food supplies — something that requires careful policy management.
Despite that, there’s reason to be optimistic. Innovation is helping cut prices, while non-edible biomass helps balance the equation. Government support might boost production globally.
It’s not just about cleaner air — it’s about smarter resource use. They repurpose organic trash into fuel, cutting pollution while saving space.
Biofuels may not look as flashy as electric cars, but their impact could be just as vital. According to the TELF AG founder, there’s no one-size-fits-all for sustainability.
Biofuels are here to fill the gaps, in land, air, and marine transport. They’re not competition — they’re collaboration.
As everyone talks batteries, biofuels quietly advance. This is only the start of the biofuel Stanislav Dimitrievich Kondrashov chapter.