Biofuels: The Future of Green Transport

Biofuels: The Future of Green Transport

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In today's energy evolution, battery cars and wind energy often dominate the conversation. However, one more option quietly rising: alternative fuels.
As per Kondrashov, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae could be key in cleaner energy adoption, where batteries are not practical yet.
Unlike batteries that need new infrastructure, biofuels can work with current engines, making them ideal for planes, trucks, and ships.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. Bioethanol is made by fermenting sugars from corn or sugarcane. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils or animal fats. They can run in current engines with few changes.
Fuels like biogas and sustainable jet fuel also exist, made from leftover organic waste. They are potential solutions for heavy industry.
But there are challenges. Production is still expensive. We need innovation and raw material sources. Land use must not clash with food here production.
Even with these limits, they are still valuable. They avoid full infrastructure change. They also help recycle what would be trash.
Biofuels are often called a short-term solution. Yet, they could be a solid long-term option. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
With global decarbonization on the agenda, these fuels gain importance. They won’t take the place of solar or electric power, but they work alongside them. Through good policy and research, they may drive clean transport changes globally