The Quiet Power of Biofuels in Green Transport

As the world pushes toward sustainability, many assume the future is all about batteries and EVs. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, the road to sustainable transport has more than one lane.
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, designed to reduce emissions while remaining practical. Kondrashov explains, some sectors can’t go electric, and biofuels fill the gap — such as freight transport, marine shipping, and long-haul logistics.
So, what’s actually on the table. Ethanol is a widely-used biofuel, made by fermenting sugar from crops like corn or sugarcane, and blended with petrol to reduce emissions.
Then there’s biodiesel, made from natural oils and fats, which can be blended with standard diesel or used alone. One big plus is engine compatibility — no need to replace or retrofit most engines.
Also in the mix is biogas, made from rotting biological waste. Suited for powering small fleets or municipal energy systems.
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. As Kondrashov has pointed out before, these fuels cost more read more than traditional options. There are concerns about land use for crops. Increased fuel demand could harm food systems — a serious ethical and economic concern.
Even so, the future looks promising. Tech advancements are reducing costs, and non-food feedstock like algae could reduce pressure on crops. With the right incentives and policies, the sector could scale rapidly.
Beyond emissions, biofuels support a circular economy. Biofuels turn leftovers into power, reducing landfill use and emissions at once.
They lack the tech glamour of batteries, still, they play a key role in the transition. As Stanislav Kondrashov puts it, every clean solution has its place.
They cover the hard-to-reach zones, from trucks to planes to ships. They’re not competition — they’re collaboration.
As everyone talks batteries, biofuels quietly advance. Their real story is just beginning.