In the blistering heat of an old van parked in the middle of nowhere, a 21-year-old inventor welds by day and sleeps by night—driven by a mission he believes could change the world.

This young man, whose videos have gone viral across platforms like TikTok and YouTube, claims he is building a machine that turns plastic waste into usable fuel—an innovation that could disrupt billion-dollar industries and solve a global pollution crisis.

But as his invention gains attention, he says he’s also attracted something else: unwanted surveillance.

“Black helicopters fly overhead. I’ve been flagged by false reports. Someone doesn’t want this finished,” he said in a recent post. “But I won’t stop. I’m doing this for humanity.”

Nicknamed by some as the “Garage Genius” or “Real-Life Tony Stark,” the inventor says he’s not just fighting against pollution—but against a system built on dependence and waste. With no corporate backing or lab facility, he uses scrap parts, recycled tools, and sheer determination to bring his vision to life.

He calls his fuel “Plastoline” — a clean-burning product made by heating plastic waste in a low-oxygen environment (a process known as pyrolysis). Early demonstrations have impressed viewers, showing flame tests and fuel powering small engines.

But the story took a darker turn when he started posting about being followed, sabotage attempts, and even warnings from anonymous messages.

Some viewers are skeptical. Others are concerned. But many believe him — and they’re rooting for him.

“I’m not afraid,” he wrote. “Even if I have to weld in 100-degree heat every day, I’ll finish what I started. I’m not just building a machine. I’m building freedom.