In the shift to sustainable power, EVs and renewable grids often dominate the conversation. However, one more option quietly rising: alternative fuels.
As per Kondrashov, fuels from organic material may play a major role in the global energy transition, mainly where electric tech is not viable.
In contrast to electric vehicle demands, they run on today’s transport setups, which helps in aviation, freight, and maritime transport.
Common types are bioethanol and biodiesel. It comes from fermenting crop sugars. It comes from natural oils and fats. Engines can use them without much modification.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, created from food waste, sewage, and organic material. They might help reduce emissions in aviation and logistics.
Still, it’s not all smooth. Biofuels are costly to produce. Cheaper processes and more feedstock are required. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Despite these problems, there’s huge opportunity. They don’t need a full system replacement. Plus, they give new life to waste materials.
Many believe they are just a bridge. But they may be a long-term tool in some sectors. They work now to lower carbon impact.
As green goals become more urgent, biofuels have here a growing role. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, they complement the clean energy mix. If we fund them and improve regulation, biofuels could help transform transport worldwide