Rumor – The Zimbabwean inventor Sani Chumo Chumo (Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso) developed an electric car that operates without recharging, drawing energy from the air through radio frequency and cosmic waves.
Analysis
A video circulating on social media claims that a Zimbabwean inventor named Sani Chumo Chumo (or Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso) created an electric car that does not need recharging. According to the post, the vehicle draws energy directly from the air using radio frequency and cosmic waves. The story gained traction after Zimbabwe’s president attended a presentation by the inventor, fueling the viral spread of the content.
In Brazil, the topic spread through a YouTube video that has already amassed nearly a million views. This alleged invention is being hailed as a revolution in the automotive sector, capable of challenging major automakers and transforming the global energy industry. Check out the circulating message:
The African inventor from Zimbabwe who created the radio frequency-powered car, which converts energy after capturing it from the air, is a pioneer in this field. Competitors should perform reverse engineering to learn about these clean energy systems. Congratulations to the African inventor for such a groundbreaking innovation. Truly impressive!…
Zimbabwe is about to impact the world with a surprising innovation! Zimbabwean inventor Sani Chumo Chumo developed vehicles that operate without electricity or fossil fuels, drawing energy directly from the sky through radio frequencies. This technology promises to revolutionize the automotive industry, challenging giants like Tesla and other electric vehicle manufacturers.
Chumo began developing devices in the 1990s and, after years of research, created a car that acts as a mobile generator, providing energy while moving. With a 160 kW motor and a top speed of 220 km/h, the vehicle is lighter and more efficient than traditional models. However, his innovation faced challenges—from difficulties in patenting the technology to alleged sabotage in Silicon Valley.
Now, with the support of Zimbabwe’s president, the invention is gaining visibility and could transform the future of global mobility. Will this technology overcome the resistance from the oil and energy industries?
Fact-Check
The content is circulating widely again, but the story does not hold up. Let’s analyze the following points: 1) Did an inventor in Zimbabwe create an electric car powered by radio frequency and cosmic waves? 2) Why did the president of Zimbabwe promote this electric car invention? 3) Is it possible to create a vehicle like this?
Did an inventor in Zimbabwe create an electric car powered by radio frequency and cosmic waves?
No. The inventor mentioned in the rumor is actually Sangulani Maxwell Chikumbutso (we found no reference to Sani Chumo Chumo), who has been debunked multiple times by experts and fact-checking outlets (including Boatos.org itself). In 2020, an article from USA Today pointed out that there is no scientific evidence that he developed a car powered by radio frequency. The claim that a car could operate indefinitely without energy recharge defies basic principles of physics and thermodynamics, and Chikumbutso evaded questions when asked for technical details.
Why did the president of Zimbabwe promote this electric car invention?
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa publicly promoted the invention, but after the story spread, the posts were deleted. The website ZimEye revealed that the Zimbabwean government removed all posts endorsing Maxwell Chikumbutso after receiving warnings that it was a hoax.
Is it possible to create a vehicle like this?
No. The idea of harnessing energy from radio frequency and cosmic waves to power an electric motor is not feasible. While wireless energy transmission technology exists, it cannot deliver the amount of power required to move a car. Experts explain that an electric vehicle requires a high power output to operate, which cannot be sustained solely by ambient radio frequency signals.
Conclusion
The claim that an inventor in Zimbabwe created a car powered by radio frequency and cosmic waves is nothing more than a debunked hoax. The alleged inventor, Maxwell Chikumbutso, has never provided concrete evidence of his invention and has been exposed as a fraud. Even the Zimbabwean government, which initially supported the story, deleted the posts after further investigation.
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