Apple is working on a car that is designed to be fully self-sufficient, according to a report. Other car manufacturers have not been able to achieve Apple's goal of full self-driving vehicles.
The project for an Apple Car began back in the year 2014, and has gone through many changes. At one point, rumors suggested that Apple had abandoned its plans for a full vehicle and would instead focus on software, but rumors began to pick up again in 2020. It has been made clear that Apple will launch its own vehicle.
Kevin Lynch, who joined the project earlier this year, will lead the second path that Apple will pursue, one with limited self-driving capabilities and the other with full self-driving functions that don't require human intervention. The core work on the chip that will power the first car has been completed by Apple.
The Apple car chip is the most advanced component that Apple has developed and is made up of neural processors that can handle artificial intelligence. The chip's capabilities mean it will run hot and likely require the development of a sophisticated cooling system.
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The hope is to develop a vehicle that can spare customers from driving fatigue when they're on long trips. For an auto industry outsider like Apple, partnerships are required to build an actual car. The company has considered building a vehicle in the US.
Apple wants to design a car that doesn't have a steering wheel or pedals, and has an interior that is geared towards hands-off driving. The Lifestyle Vehicle from Canoo has passengers sitting on the sides of the vehicle facing one another, and Apple is considering a similar design.
The steering wheel may be required by Apple in order for people to take over in an emergency.
Apple wants its car to be more failsafe than those made by Musk's companies. Apple is working on a system that will allow Apple vehicle owners to use a global network of charging stations.
Apple has been testing its self-driving system using Lexus SUVs. Apple will test a new processor and self-driving sensors in those cars, according to a report.
It is said that Apple will have a self-driving car ready for sale in four years. If Apple can develop a full self-driving system, it will be able to hit that goal. Apple could delay the launch of a less technologically advanced car if it isn't able to meet its aims. Apple is ramping up hiring to meet deadlines.
