Rumors about Project Titan, Apple's electric car, have been around for a long time. The company itself does not comment on them in any way, but continues to receive patents that are one way or another related to electric cars. According to the latest insider information, Apple abandoned plans to implement Project Titan. But recently, the creation of the car has accelerated, and it may appear in 2025.
This information was shared for a wide audience by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. The most important thing is that Apple has decided in which direction it should move. While it previously had to choose between releasing a fully autonomous car and still offering limited autonomous driving scenarios, it has now decided that its goal is a fully autonomous electric vehicle devoid of steering wheel and pedals. For interaction with the car, a touch screen will be offered, which is also responsible for the operation of the multimedia and entertainment system.
The Apple Car will be fully self-driving and will launch in 2025
The Cupertino company has no ambitions. The company allocates four years to create a fully autonomous car. This means that it should be launched in 2025. Of course, the terms can be moved over time, because a lot will depend on the results that the company will achieve on the way to achieving the set goal.
The first success on the way to the dream has already arrived. The company has developed a microcircuit that will form the basis of an electric car. However, there is a problem with heating and you will have to find a solution with its cooling. It is planned to start testing the new chip and various sensors, that is, to put cars equipped with new technologies on the road. The company is also negotiating with the largest manufacturers of charging stations for electric vehicles. And this is all so that the Apple Car can be quickly refueled at any charging station.
Apple is actively seeking engineers to test and develop security features. "The Special Projects Group is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the development of safety-critical mechanical systems," reads one recent Apple job listing. "You will use your passion for solving mysteries to help design security systems..."
As part of an effort to speed up the project, Apple is hiring more engineers for autonomous driving and automotive hardware. It also brought CJ Moore, Tesla's former director of self-driving car software, to the project.
