Apple's electric vehicle follows Tesla's footsteps—its autonomous driving chip module has entered mass production.
2022-02-25
Apple's electric vehicle follows Tesla's footsteps—its autonomous driving chip module has entered mass production.
Although Apple has remained tight-lipped about its ambitious plans to enter the automotive industry, it seems the development of its electric vehicle is progressing at a remarkable pace. Reports indicate that recently, Apple executives traveled to South Korea to meet with numerous local suppliers, aiming to secure the production of various components for the company’s future car. While battery packs were initially thought to be Apple’s primary focus, it now appears the company is also exploring several other projects—such as developing modules that could be seamlessly integrated into self-driving chips.
(Image shows an unofficial render of Apple's electric vehicle)
It is reported that Apple is collaborating with a South Korean outsourced chip assembly and testing (OSAT) company to develop chip modules and packaging for Apple's electric vehicle. Sources indicate that the project, which began in 2021, has already entered production for about a year and is expected to be officially completed by 2023. While this isn't an autonomous driving chip per se—rather, it’s a module designed to power a variety of integrated functions—the project has clearly advanced to a more sophisticated stage, especially considering production has been underway for roughly a year now.
Apple's electric vehicle strategy isn't entirely without precedent—they seem to be aiming to follow in Tesla's footsteps. The self-driving chips installed in Tesla vehicles rely on a variety of components sourced from South Korean suppliers, including memory chips purchased from Samsung. Assembly, meanwhile, is handled by another local Korean company: JCET STATSChipPAC Korea. It remains unclear whether Apple has partnered with the same supplier as Tesla, but most likely, it hasn’t—after all, Apple is a company that actively seeks exclusivity.
Sources say the South Korean OSAT company is developing a chip module designed to power autonomous driving features—similar to the one used by Tesla. This type of AI-powered computing chip typically integrates functionalities such as a neural processing unit, CPU, GPU, memory, and even camera interfaces. Meanwhile, Apple’s project is taking a closely aligned approach.
Rumors have surfaced that Taiwan's Foxconn plans to establish an Apple-branded electric vehicle assembly line in Thailand by 2025, though such news is unlikely to be officially confirmed by Apple itself. Meanwhile, the prototype of Apple's electric car is expected to begin road tests as early as 2023—but don’t hold your breath for it to appear on public roads, as Apple is reportedly determined to keep every last detail under wraps until the very last moment. For more updates on Apple’s electric vehicle, stay tuned to our upcoming reports. (Source: autoevolution; Compiled by: Kishi.W)
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Apple's electric vehicle follows Tesla's footsteps—its autonomous driving chip module has entered mass production.
2022-02-25
Apple's electric vehicle follows Tesla's footsteps—its autonomous driving chip module has entered mass production.
Although Apple has remained tight-lipped about its ambitious plans to enter the automotive industry, it seems the development of its electric vehicle is progressing at a remarkable pace. Reports indicate that recently, Apple executives traveled to South Korea to meet with numerous local suppliers, aiming to secure the production of various components for the company’s future car. While battery packs were initially thought to be Apple’s primary focus, it now appears the company is also exploring several other projects—such as developing modules that could be seamlessly integrated into self-driving chips.
(Image shows an unofficial render of Apple's electric vehicle)
It is reported that Apple is collaborating with a South Korean outsourced chip assembly and testing (OSAT) company to develop chip modules and packaging for Apple's electric vehicle. Sources indicate that the project, which began in 2021, has already entered production for about a year and is expected to be officially completed by 2023. While this isn't an autonomous driving chip per se—rather, it’s a module designed to power a variety of integrated functions—the project has clearly advanced to a more sophisticated stage, especially considering production has been underway for roughly a year now.
Apple's electric vehicle strategy isn't entirely without precedent—they seem to be aiming to follow in Tesla's footsteps. The self-driving chips installed in Tesla vehicles rely on a variety of components sourced from South Korean suppliers, including memory chips purchased from Samsung. Assembly, meanwhile, is handled by another local Korean company: JCET STATSChipPAC Korea. It remains unclear whether Apple has partnered with the same supplier as Tesla, but most likely, it hasn’t—after all, Apple is a company that actively seeks exclusivity.
Sources say the South Korean OSAT company is developing a chip module designed to power autonomous driving features—similar to the one used by Tesla. This type of AI-powered computing chip typically integrates functionalities such as a neural processing unit, CPU, GPU, memory, and even camera interfaces. Meanwhile, Apple’s project is taking a closely aligned approach.
Rumors have surfaced that Taiwan's Foxconn plans to establish an Apple-branded electric vehicle assembly line in Thailand by 2025, though such news is unlikely to be officially confirmed by Apple itself. Meanwhile, the prototype of Apple's electric car is expected to begin road tests as early as 2023—but don’t hold your breath for it to appear on public roads, as Apple is reportedly determined to keep every last detail under wraps until the very last moment. For more updates on Apple’s electric vehicle, stay tuned to our upcoming reports. (Source: autoevolution; Compiled by: Kishi.W)
Translated from Sina Auto
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