The first Apple car will achieve full self-driving capability.
2021-02-05
The first Apple car will achieve full self-driving capability.
February 4 news: According to a CNBC report, Apple's first vehicle will be a fully autonomous car designed to operate without a human driver, suggesting it may not be sold as a consumer product. The report cited multiple anonymous sources familiar with Apple's plans, one of whom said: "These will be self-driving electric vehicles intended to function without a driver, with a focus on the 'last mile' challenge."
CNBC, citing sources familiar with Apple's plans, reports that the Apple Car could become a viable product for companies offering autonomous food delivery services as well as those operating self-driving taxi fleets. If CNBC's sources are accurate, Apple may first establish itself in the enterprise sector before gradually expanding into the personal mobility space.
IT Home has learned that in 2019, Apple acquired Drive.ai, a startup specializing in autonomous shuttle buses and automotive kits, gaining dozens of employees, vehicles, and other assets to bolster its Project Titan team developing self-driving cars. Prior to this, a 2018 report revealed that Apple had signed an agreement with Volkswagen to convert select T6 Transporter vans into autonomous shuttles for its pilot project linking Palo Alto to Infinite Loop (PAIL).
Today, CNBC's report primarily highlighted recent rumors about Apple's collaboration with Hyundai-Kia, stating that Apple is on the verge of finalizing a manufacturing agreement to produce Apple-branded electric vehicles at Kia's Georgia factory. Sources indicate that production is currently scheduled to begin in 2024, though the timeline could potentially be delayed. Additionally, Apple may explore partnering with other automakers—either independently or in collaboration with Hyundai—to help bring this project to life.
According to sources at CNBC, Apple decided to pursue a partnership with Hyundai-Kia because the agreement gives Apple access to a mature automaker capable of producing vehicles in North America. Hyundai-Kia is also willing to hand over control of Apple Car’s software and hardware to Apple, as the company plans to launch a fully branded Apple vehicle—rather than simply integrating Apple’s software into existing Kia models. Hyundai-Kia executives believe that collaborating with Apple will help them accelerate their own autonomous and electric vehicle initiatives. Meanwhile, Bloomberg recently reported that Apple’s car rollout could be delayed by 5 to 7 years, while Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week suggested he now expects to see the Apple-branded vehicle as early as 2025.
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The first Apple car will achieve full self-driving capability.
2021-02-05
The first Apple car will achieve full self-driving capability.
February 4 news: According to a CNBC report, Apple's first vehicle will be a fully autonomous car designed to operate without a human driver, suggesting it may not be sold as a consumer product. The report cited multiple anonymous sources familiar with Apple's plans, one of whom said: "These will be self-driving electric vehicles intended to function without a driver, with a focus on the 'last mile' challenge."
CNBC, citing sources familiar with Apple's plans, reports that the Apple Car could become a viable product for companies offering autonomous food delivery services as well as those operating self-driving taxi fleets. If CNBC's sources are accurate, Apple may first establish itself in the enterprise sector before gradually expanding into the personal mobility space.
IT Home has learned that in 2019, Apple acquired Drive.ai, a startup specializing in autonomous shuttle buses and automotive kits, gaining dozens of employees, vehicles, and other assets to bolster its Project Titan team developing self-driving cars. Prior to this, a 2018 report revealed that Apple had signed an agreement with Volkswagen to convert select T6 Transporter vans into autonomous shuttles for its pilot project linking Palo Alto to Infinite Loop (PAIL).
Today, CNBC's report primarily highlighted recent rumors about Apple's collaboration with Hyundai-Kia, stating that Apple is on the verge of finalizing a manufacturing agreement to produce Apple-branded electric vehicles at Kia's Georgia factory. Sources indicate that production is currently scheduled to begin in 2024, though the timeline could potentially be delayed. Additionally, Apple may explore partnering with other automakers—either independently or in collaboration with Hyundai—to help bring this project to life.
According to sources at CNBC, Apple decided to pursue a partnership with Hyundai-Kia because the agreement gives Apple access to a mature automaker capable of producing vehicles in North America. Hyundai-Kia is also willing to hand over control of Apple Car’s software and hardware to Apple, as the company plans to launch a fully branded Apple vehicle—rather than simply integrating Apple’s software into existing Kia models. Hyundai-Kia executives believe that collaborating with Apple will help them accelerate their own autonomous and electric vehicle initiatives. Meanwhile, Bloomberg recently reported that Apple’s car rollout could be delayed by 5 to 7 years, while Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week suggested he now expects to see the Apple-branded vehicle as early as 2025.
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