The widespread claim of a water-powered car, particularly one from Toyota, is a recurring myth and scientifically inaccurate as water is not a fuel. Toyota's recent announcement, often misconstrued, ...

Water is emerging as one of the most intriguing fuels in energy research, not by burning it, but by harvesting the subtle ways it moves, flows, and carries charge. From molecule-sized devices that ...

In the early 1970s, Spanish inventor Arturo Estévez Varela introduced a pioneering engine powered by water — a concept that held the potential to revolutionize automotive technology. Despite its ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 13: Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell ...