A few days ago, it was announced that Apple decided to cancel the autonomous Apple Car project, on which it worked for a decade and invested significant resources in its design.
Specifically, the company moved most of the project's employees to the artificial intelligence, hoping that this action would lead to increased profits.
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According to Gurman, the design Apple developed in 2020 was similar to a rounded vehicle, the Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle. The truck looked the same from the front and back, giving the impression that it was always moving forward. Gurman notes that the vehicle was different from any other mass-produced vehicle of the time and was designed for fully autonomous driving.
Although Apple has changed the interior of its car several times, the look remained minimalist, with seats reminiscent of a limousine or private jet, with seating for four. In some versions, there was a large TV in the center for video viewing and FaceTime. On the roof of the vehicle, several iPad-sized screens were placed to give passengers access to some functions. A specialized air conditioning system ran air along the sides of the interior, rather than “hitting” passengers directly in the face.
The first design of the Apple Car resembled a 1950s Volkswagen minibus that Apple called the Bread Loaf. The second design of the vehicle resembles the Volkswagen ID Buzz concept from 2017, before VW unveiled its concept. The third design, reminiscent of the Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle, excited CEO Tim Cook and COO Jeff Williams.
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The latest update forced Apple to add a steering wheel and pedals. The van's sliding doors were replaced with gull-wing doors. However, everything is still in question and, while Apple could have changed the car's appearance like it did with its smartphone , it chose to maintain its authenticity, as the project still had a long way to go and several more months of development before it was ready for release.
Source: phonearena
