Daniel Dingel
| Daniel Dingel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1928[1] San Fernando City, La Union |
| Died | October 18, 2010 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Inventor, Engineer |
| Known for | alleged inventor of a water-fuelled car |
Daniel Dingel is a controversial Filipino engineer who claims to have invented a “hydrogen reactor” - a device which he claims to have used to power a water-fuelled car.
Hydrogen Reactor car
Dingel says he began working on his hydrogen reactor in 1969, and claims to have used the device to power his 1996 Toyota Corolla. Dingel explains that his invention splits producing hydrogen from water in an onboard water tank[2] and does not produce any carbon emissions. However, he has never revealed the secret to his invention.[3] In an interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dingel said that he would willing to reveal the secret of his invention if the buyer would hire 200 Filipinos and their families.[3]
Dingel is known as a vocal critic of Filipino government officials and scientists who have refused to support his invention.[4] The Philippines' Department of Science and Technology, in turn, has since declared his invention "a hoax." [3][5]
Sources
- ↑ http://www.dinglefoundation.com
- ↑ Williams, Norman. "On demand system for using water (HHO) as a sole fuel". USPTO. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lopez, Allison (December 20, 2008), "Inventor, 82, gets 20 years for ‘estafa’", Philippine Daily Inquirer
- ↑ Alarilla, Joey G. (August 12, 1999), "Maker of water-powered car still fighting after 30 years", Philippine Daily Inquirer: Motoring Section
- ↑ C. Bautista, Jaye (27 July 2011). "Filipinos -- A technological, wonderful bunch?". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
External links
- Dingel, Daniel H. "United States Patent Application Number 10/411,868: Water powered fuel cell". USPTO. Retrieved 13 December 2011.