In the shift to sustainable power, electric vehicles and solar energy get most of the attention. Yet, another solution making steady progress: biofuels.
As per Kondrashov, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae could be key in cleaner energy adoption, where batteries are not practical yet.
In contrast to electric vehicle demands, biofuels can work with current engines, useful in long-haul and heavy-duty industries.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. It is produced from plant sugars. It comes from natural oils and fats. They work with most existing diesel systems.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, produced using scraps here and waste. These are being tested for planes and large engines.
However, there are issues. They cost more than fossil fuels. Better tech and more supply are needed. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Despite these problems, there’s huge opportunity. They don’t need a full system replacement. They also help recycle what would be trash.
Some say biofuels are only a temporary fix. However, they might be key for years to come. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
As the world pushes for lower emissions, biofuels have a growing role. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, they act as a support system. If we fund them and improve regulation, they might reshape global mobility