Tamil Nadu engineer invents engine that uses Hydrogen, releases Oxygen

A Coimbatore-based mechanical engineer, has claimed to have invented an eco-friendly engine that can run on distilled water. Sounthirajan Kumaraswamy said his "first of its kind" engine uses Hydrogen as fuel source and releases oxygen. 

"It took me 10 years to develop this engine. It is first of its kind in world. it uses Hydrogen as fuel source and releases oxygen," Kumaraswamy told ANI.

Kumaraswamy says engine will be introduced in Japan in a few days. He is hopeful of introducing it in India too. 

"My dream is to introduce this engine in India. I knocked on all doors of ministrators but could not get a positive response. So, I approached Japan government and got opportunity. This engine will be introduced in Japan in coming days," he said.