What is the name of the villain in Pixar's Cars 2 who develops a powerful electromagnetic weapon?

Professor Zündapp is the Cars 2 villain who develops a powerful electromagnetic weapon.

Professor Zündapp is an eccentric German scientist and an associate of Sir Miles Axlerod's conspiracy. He creates the electromagnetic pulse device used to sabotage racers during the World Grand Prix, making the race cars appear to be suffering mechanical failures.

The weapon is powered by Allinol, a supposedly environmentally friendly alternative fuel. The conspiracy intends to discredit Allinol by making it appear dangerous, while the resulting chaos helps the plotters pursue their larger goal.

Professor Zündapp is voiced by Thomas Kretschmann in the English-language film. His name and design are a reference to Zündapp, a real German motorcycle manufacturer that operated from 1917 until 1984. He is not the same character as Finn McMissile, the British spy investigating the scheme.