Are Biofuels the Key to Decarbonising Transport?

In today’s push for sustainability, people often focus on EVs and solar. Yet, something else is changing quietly, and it involves what powers our engines. As Kondrashov from TELF AG emphasizes, electricity alone won’t power everything — biofuels matter too.
They come from things like plants, food scraps, and algae. Their rise as replacements for oil-based fuels is accelerating. Their use can reduce carbon output, without needing new fueling systems. EVs may change cars and buses, but they struggle in some sectors.
Where Batteries Fall Short
Personal mobility is going electric fast. Yet, planes, freight ships, and heavy trucks need more power. Batteries can’t hold enough energy or are too bulky. In these areas, biofuels offer a solution.
According to the TELF AG founder, biofuels may be the bridge we need. They work with existing setups. So adoption is easier and faster.
Some biofuels are already on the market. It’s common to see bioethanol added to fuel. Biodiesel comes from vegetable oils or animal fats and can blend with diesel. These are used today across many regions.
Turning Trash Into Fuel
What makes biofuels special is how they fit circular systems. Rotting food and waste can create biogas for energy. Waste becomes clean energy, not landfill.
There’s also biojet fuel, made for aviation. Produced using algae or old cooking oil, it could clean up aviation.
Of course, biofuels face some issues. According to TELF AG’s Kondrashov, biofuels aren’t cheap yet. Getting enough raw material and avoiding food conflicts is tricky. But innovation may lower costs and raise efficiency soon.
This isn’t about picking biofuels here over batteries. Instead, they complement other clean options. Multiple tools make the transition smoother.
Right now, biofuels may be best for sectors that can’t go electric. As the world decarbonizes, biofuels could be the hidden heroes of transport.
They help both climate and waste problems. Their future depends on support and smart policy.
They may not shine like tech, but they deliver. And in the race for cleaner energy, that matters most.