Backyard inventor, Julian Brown, powers muscle car with plastic fuel

A viral story that began with concern for young inventor Julian Brown has reached an exciting new chapter. Brown, from metro Atlanta, captured national attention with Plastoline, a backyard-built machine that turns plastic waste into gasoline, diesel, and even jet fuel. Over the summer, the now 22-year-old alarmed fans after sharing cryptic social media posts before disappearing from all platforms altogether. This led many to speculate about possible conspiracies surrounding Brown’s safety. His mother, Nina Brown, later confirmed that Julian was unharmed, and he quietly returned online, sharing behind-the-scenes lab updates and even mentioning he’d been learning Spanish
On October 4th, Brown successfully demonstrated Plastoline at Gwinnett Place Nissan in Duluth, GA, running a high-powered muscle car on fuel made entirely from recycled plastic. FOXXTECCA, who sponsored the test, called it a solution to major global challenges, including reducing fossil fuel dependence, cutting emissions, and tackling plastic waste. With fans now calling for increased protection, Energy Reporters described his journey as “a remarkable story of innovation, resilience, and the pursuit of a sustainable future,” as Julian prepares to take Plastoline to Miami.