A self-driving GM Cruise car on the streets of San Francisco. An Apple car would rival electric vehicles from Tesla and offerings from companies such as upstart Lucid Motors and established manufacturers like Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz and General Motors Co’s Chevrolet. Cruise/TNS
Apple Inc will take at least half a decade to launch an autonomous, electric vehicle because development work is still at an early stage, according to people with knowledge of the efforts.
The Cupertino, California-based technology giant has a small team of hardware engineers developing drive systems, vehicle interior and external car body designs with the goal of eventually shipping a vehicle. That’s a more ambitious goal than in previous years when the project mostly focused on creating an underlying self-driving system. The company has also added more ex-Tesla Inc executives to the project.
Apple Recruits Tesla Alums For Its Car. Launch 5 Years Away Apple Recruits Tesla Alums For Its Car. Launch 5 Years Away The Cupertino, California-based technology giant has a small team of hardware engineers developing drive systems, vehicle interior and external car body designs with the goal of eventually shipping a vehicle.
Updated: January 08, 2021 9:06 am IST
Apple doesn t manufacture its own products, and it will likely take the same approach with a vehicle.
Apple Inc. will take at least half a decade to launch an autonomous, electric vehicle because development work is still at an early stage, according to people with knowledge of the efforts.
Apple Inc. will take at least half a decade to launch an autonomous, electric vehicle because development work is still at an early stage, according to people with knowledge of the efforts.
The Cupertino, Calif.,-based technology giant has a small team of hardware engineers developing drive systems, vehicle interior and external car body designs with the goal of eventually shipping a vehicle. That’s a more ambitious goal than in previous years when the project mostly focused on creating an underlying self-driving system. The company has also added more ex-Tesla Inc. executives to the project.
Still, some Apple engineers on the project believe the company could release a product in five to seven years if Apple goes ahead with its plans. The car is nowhere near production stage, the people said, though they did warn timelines could change. They asked not to be identified discussing sensitive, internal work. The majority of the team is currently either working from home or at th
Several new traffic laws have gone into effect in California, including those involving safe space for Caltrans or emergency vehicles and rescuing children from hot cars. Assembly Bill 2285, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in September, establishes potential fines for motorists who do not slow down and, whenever possible, change lanes when encountering a Caltrans vehicle, tow truck or any emergency vehicle with lights flashing on a highway.
California DMV extends behind-the-wheel driving test suspension through January
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will continue its temporary suspension of behind-the-wheel testing through the end of January.
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) The California Department of Motor Vehicles will continue its temporary suspension of behind-the-wheel testing through the end of January.
The department said it s taking this step for customers and employees health and safety during the current surge in COVID-19 cases. It s the second time the department has extended the recent suspension.
Residents with scheduled appointments through the end of the month will be notified their tests are canceled. The DMV will automatically reschedule the tests for a later date.