A video featuring Iranian scientist Alauddin Kasemi has gone viral on social media — and the reason is nothing short of extraordinary. In the clip, Kasemi claims to have developed a car that runs not on petrol or diesel, but entirely on water.
Car Allegedly Powered By Water Hose
In the viral footage, Kasemi is seen filling his car’s tank with water using an ordinary garden hose. He explains that the vehicle’s engine splits the water into hydrogen and oxygen, generating energy through this chemical reaction to power the vehicle.
According to Kasemi, the car can hold 60 litres of water and travel up to 900 kilometres, or around 10 hours of continuous driving, without any need for fuel or an external power source.
He claims the car emits no pollution, producing only water vapour, which
makes it completely environmentally friendly.
An Iranian scientist claims he’s built a car that runs on nothing but water. The inventor says the vehicle uses a process to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, then burns the hydrogen to power the engine allegedly traveling 900 km on 60 liters! God save his life 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/7Am2x716Gi
— Rattan Dhillon (@ShivrattanDhil1) October 19, 2025
Experts Raise Doubts Over Feasibility
While many on social media are stunned by the claim, the scientific community remains deeply sceptical. Experts point out that splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen is a highly energy-intensive process.
In fact, it requires more energy input than it produces, which violates basic laws of thermodynamics.
Reactions: From Praise To Worry
Social media reactions have ranged from admiration to concern. While some users hailed the invention as revolutionary, others questioned its legitimacy.
One user posted: “God save him”, while another ominously commented: “This man will disappear soon.”
Not The First Claim Of A Water-Powered Vehicle
This isn’t the first time someone has claimed to run a vehicle on water. Previously, an Indian content creator posted a YouTube video in which he attempted to power a motorcycle using water.
In the clip, he pours water into the bike’s fuel tank and, after a few failed starts, manages to ride it briefly — although the credibility of that video also remains unverified.
