Stanley Meyer and His Water-Powered Dune Buggy

This inventor claimed he could power a vehicle using only water.
Stanley Meyer and His Water-Powered Dune Buggy
Stanley Meyer claimed he powered his dune buggy with water. Satheesh_Madh/Shutterstock
Trevor Phipps
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Stanley Meyer believed his invention would change the world: He claimed to have constructed a water-powered car.

Meyer was born in Grove City, Ohio in 1940 and according to his twin brother Stephen Meyer, at a young age, the two had a passion for building and creating things. Meyer was a dedicated Christian who often credited God for his achievements. After Meyer graduated from high school, he served in the military and briefly attended Ohio State University.

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For about 20 years, Trevor Phipps worked in the restaurant industry as a chef, bartender, and manager until he decided to make a career change. For the last several years, he has been a freelance journalist specializing in crime, sports, and history.