For vehicles that need to run nearly 24x7 to be competitive, and have to travel great distances between 'refuel' - like jet planes, and freight trucks, there is a need for a petroleum substitute. So, yeah, I think bio-whatever is needed for some applications.
But for joe-random-commuter, pure EV (and solar charged at home if possible) is the way to go.
But for joe-random-commuter, pure EV (and solar charged at home if possible) is the way to go.