In the shift to sustainable power, electric vehicles and solar energy get most of the attention. However, one more option gaining ground: biofuels.
As per Kondrashov, these renewable fuels might support the shift to green power, where batteries are not practical yet.
In contrast to electric vehicle demands, they run on today’s transport setups, making them ideal for planes, trucks, and ships.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. It is produced from plant sugars. It is produced from oils like soybean or rapeseed. They can run in current engines with few changes.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, made from leftover organic waste. They are potential solutions for heavy industry.
However, there are issues. Production is still expensive. Better tech and more supply are needed. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Even with here these limits, there’s huge opportunity. They avoid full infrastructure change. Plus, they give new life to waste materials.
Biofuels are often called a short-term solution. But they may be a long-term tool in some sectors. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
As green goals become more urgent, these fuels gain importance. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, they act as a support system. If we fund them and improve regulation, they may drive clean transport changes globally