Apple ‘iCar’ plans confirmed as tech giant is granted permission to test self-driving cars
Daimler CEO and Head of Mercedes-Benz says this is the future of autonomous cars.
APPLE has been given permission to test a driverless car in a development which has ultimately proved the tech giant’s automotive ambitions.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles had awarded a permit for the company to begin testing its self-driving car technology on public roads in the state, ending years of speculation about its plans for an iCar.
The permit covers three vehicles, which will be two thousand fifteen Lexus RX 450h hybrid SUVs, and six individual drivers.
Californian law requires people to be in a self-driving car who can take control if something goes wrong.
Apple confirmed its arrival in the self-driving car market, but wouldn’t discuss its intentions. Its interest in autonomous vehicle technology, however, has long been clear.
“Apple is investing strenuously in machine learning and autonomous systems,” the company said in December.
“There are many potential applications for these technologies, including the future of transportation.”
Apple released that statement after Steve Kenner, a former Ford Motor executive who is now Apple’s director of product integrity, notified federal regulators of the company’s interest in self-driving cars in a letter.
People familiar with the matter have previously said Apple’s project to develop an electrified self-driving car includes hundreds of employees. Picture: Michael Brief
Like others, Apple believes self-driving cars could ease congestion, prevent millions of crashes and save thousands of lives annually in traffic accidents often caused by buzzed or dispelled motorists.
With $US246 billion in cash, Apple could lightly afford to buy technology that accelerates its development of self-driving cars.
There has been recurring speculation that Apple might eventually acquire Tesla, which has a market value of about $US50 billion.
Neither Apple nor Tesla has given any inkling that they’re interested in joining coerces, however.
Rumours about Apple’s interest in expanding into cars began swirling in two thousand fifteen amid media reports that the company had begun secretly working on building its own electrified car under the name project “Titan.”
Apple never confirmed the existence of Titan, which is now believed to be dead.
Rumours have suggested the iCar could come fitted with a lifesaving system that’s designed to stop it ploughing into other motorists.
Apple’s very secretive autonomous car project has reached a significant milestone. Picture: Supplied
Apple car plans confirmed: The iCar self-driving vehicle is coming
Apple ‘iCar’ plans confirmed as tech giant is granted permission to test self-driving cars
Daimler CEO and Head of Mercedes-Benz says this is the future of autonomous cars.
APPLE has been given permission to test a driverless car in a development which has eventually proved the tech giant’s automotive ambitions.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles had awarded a permit for the company to embark testing its self-driving car technology on public roads in the state, ending years of speculation about its plans for an iCar.
The permit covers three vehicles, which will be two thousand fifteen Lexus RX 450h hybrid SUVs, and six individual drivers.
Californian law requires people to be in a self-driving car who can take control if something goes wrong.
Apple confirmed its arrival in the self-driving car market, but wouldn’t discuss its intentions. Its interest in autonomous vehicle technology, however, has long been clear.
“Apple is investing powerfully in machine learning and autonomous systems,” the company said in December.
“There are many potential applications for these technologies, including the future of transportation.”
Apple released that statement after Steve Kenner, a former Ford Motor executive who is now Apple’s director of product integrity, notified federal regulators of the company’s interest in self-driving cars in a letter.
People familiar with the matter have previously said Apple’s project to develop an electrical self-driving car includes hundreds of employees. Picture: Michael Brief
Like others, Apple believes self-driving cars could ease congestion, prevent millions of crashes and save thousands of lives annually in traffic accidents often caused by tipsy or dissipated motorists.
With $US246 billion in cash, Apple could lightly afford to buy technology that accelerates its development of self-driving cars.
There has been recurring speculation that Apple might eventually acquire Tesla, which has a market value of about $US50 billion.
Neither Apple nor Tesla has given any inkling that they’re interested in joining compels, however.
Rumours about Apple’s interest in expanding into cars began swirling in two thousand fifteen amid media reports that the company had begun secretly working on building its own electrical car under the name project “Titan.”
Apple never confirmed the existence of Titan, which is now believed to be dead.
Rumours have suggested the iCar could come fitted with a lifesaving system that’s designed to stop it ploughing into other motorists.
Apple’s very secretive autonomous car project has reached a significant milestone. Picture: Supplied
Apple car plans confirmed: The iCar self-driving vehicle is coming
Apple ‘iCar’ plans confirmed as tech giant is granted permission to test self-driving cars
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Apple’s very secretive autonomous car project has reached a significant milestone. Picture: Supplied
APPLE has been given permission to test a driverless car in a development which has ultimately proved the tech giant’s automotive ambitions.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles had awarded a permit for the company to embark testing its self-driving car technology on public roads in the state, ending years of speculation about its plans for an iCar.
The permit covers three vehicles, which will be two thousand fifteen Lexus RX 450h hybrid SUVs, and six individual drivers.
Californian law requires people to be in a self-driving car who can take control if something goes wrong.
Apple confirmed its arrival in the self-driving car market, but wouldn’t discuss its intentions. Its interest in autonomous vehicle technology, however, has long been clear.
“Apple is investing intensely in machine learning and autonomous systems,” the company said in December.
“There are many potential applications for these technologies, including the future of transportation.”
Apple released that statement after Steve Kenner, a former Ford Motor executive who is now Apple’s director of product integrity, notified federal regulators of the company’s interest in self-driving cars in a letter.
People familiar with the matter have previously said Apple’s project to develop an electrical self-driving car includes hundreds of employees. Picture: Michael Brief
Like others, Apple believes self-driving cars could ease congestion, prevent millions of crashes and save thousands of lives annually in traffic accidents often caused by toasted or dispelled motorists.
With $US246 billion in cash, Apple could lightly afford to buy technology that accelerates its development of self-driving cars.
There has been recurring speculation that Apple might eventually acquire Tesla, which has a market value of about $US50 billion.
Neither Apple nor Tesla has given any inkling that they’re interested in joining coerces, tho’.
Rumours about Apple’s interest in expanding into cars began swirling in two thousand fifteen amid media reports that the company had begun secretly working on building its own electrical car under the name project “Titan.”
Apple never confirmed the existence of Titan, which is now believed to be dead.
Rumours have suggested the iCar could come fitted with a lifesaving system that’s designed to stop it ploughing into other motorists.
Apple car plans confirmed: The iCar self-driving vehicle is coming
Apple ‘iCar’ plans confirmed as tech giant is granted permission to test self-driving cars
APPLE is set to let out driverless vehicles on the streets of California in trials which will revolutionise the world of motoring.
How self-driving cars will take over more than just the driving Two:32
Daimler CEO and Head of Mercedes-Benz says this is the future of autonomous cars.
- April 4th 2017
- Five months ago
- /display/newscorpaustralia.com/Web/NewsNetwork/Network News/World/
Apple’s very secretive autonomous car project has reached a significant milestone. Picture: Supplied
APPLE has been given permission to test a driverless car in a development which has ultimately proved the tech giant’s automotive ambitions.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles had awarded a permit for the company to commence testing its self-driving car technology on public roads in the state, ending years of speculation about its plans for an iCar.
The permit covers three vehicles, which will be two thousand fifteen Lexus RX 450h hybrid SUVs, and six individual drivers.
Californian law requires people to be in a self-driving car who can take control if something goes wrong.
Apple confirmed its arrival in the self-driving car market, but wouldn’t discuss its intentions. Its interest in autonomous vehicle technology, however, has long been clear.
“Apple is investing strongly in machine learning and autonomous systems,” the company said in December.
“There are many potential applications for these technologies, including the future of transportation.”
Apple released that statement after Steve Kenner, a former Ford Motor executive who is now Apple’s director of product integrity, notified federal regulators of the company’s interest in self-driving cars in a letter.
People familiar with the matter have previously said Apple’s project to develop an electrical self-driving car includes hundreds of employees. Picture: Michael Brief
Like others, Apple believes self-driving cars could ease congestion, prevent millions of crashes and save thousands of lives annually in traffic accidents often caused by toasted or dispersed motorists.
With $US246 billion in cash, Apple could lightly afford to buy technology that accelerates its development of self-driving cars.
There has been recurring speculation that Apple might eventually acquire Tesla, which has a market value of about $US50 billion.
Neither Apple nor Tesla has given any inkling that they’re interested in joining compels, tho’.
Rumours about Apple’s interest in expanding into cars began swirling in two thousand fifteen amid media reports that the company had begun secretly working on building its own electrified car under the name project “Titan.”
Apple never confirmed the existence of Titan, which is now believed to be dead.
Rumours have suggested the iCar could come fitted with a lifesaving system that’s designed to stop it ploughing into other motorists.