Apple Car project sees latest staff turnover as ex-Tesla engineer leaves for air taxi startup

Apple’s Senior Director of Engineering, SPG, Dr. Michael Schwekutsch, has left the tech giant to develop flying taxis with Archer Aviation.  “After almost 3 years @Apple, it was time for a new challenge. I recently joined Archer Aviation in Palo Alto. Creating solutions for sustainable air mobility will be the next big challenge for me,” […]

The post Apple Car project sees latest staff turnover as ex-Tesla engineer leaves for air taxi startup appeared first on TESLARATI.

Apple taps fmr. Tesla Autopilot Software Director for EV development

Apple has tapped former Tesla Autopilot Software Director Christopher “CJ” Moore for its developing electric car project. Moore left Tesla in October following over seven years with the company. Apple has officially recruited Moore to help develop a self-driving vehicle, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg earlier this week. Moore will report to another former […]

The post Apple taps fmr. Tesla Autopilot Software Director for EV development appeared first on TESLARATI.

Apple to develop its EV independently, axing plans for collaboration

Apple’s heavily rumored electric car will be developed independently, according to sources in Korea. Apple was in talks with several large automakers as the project became more real this year, but it seems the tech giant is more interested in developing its first EV on its own. New reports from Korea’s Maeil Economic Daily indicate that […]

The post Apple to develop its EV independently, axing plans for collaboration appeared first on TESLARATI.

Apple Car production gets potential 2024 target amid talks with Toyota: report

Apple is reportedly looking to Asia as it lays some groundwork for the Apple Car. The tech giant reportedly plans to visit Toyota to discuss the Apple Car’s mass production, which is expected to start by 2024.  Toyota isn’t the first legacy automaker Apple has approached since talk of the Apple Car re-emerged in recent […]

The post Apple Car production gets potential 2024 target amid talks with Toyota: report appeared first on TESLARATI.

Apple in talks with Korean manufacturers for its EV supply chain: report

Apple is talking with multiple EV component manufacturers in Korea, according to an industry source. The US tech giant plans to start producing an all-electric vehicle in the next few years and seems to be laying the groundwork for the Apple Car’s supply chain already.  “Apple officials have been in Korea for business talks with […]

The post Apple in talks with Korean manufacturers for its EV supply chain: report appeared first on TESLARATI.

Elon Musk didn’t demand to be Apple’s CEO, and Tim Cook didn’t say ‘F you’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is setting the record straight about an alleged phone call he had with Apple CEO Tim Cook. A new book about Musk from Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Higgins claims Musk and Cook disagreed over the terms of a potential buyout of Tesla by Apple. Cook allegedly hung up the phone, but […]

The post Elon Musk didn’t demand to be Apple’s CEO, and Tim Cook didn’t say ‘F you’ appeared first on TESLARATI.

Apple hires ex-Canoo CEO Ulrich Kranz

Apple has hired former BMW manager Ulrich Kranz, who most recently led the electric vehicle start-up Canoo and left it in April. This was reported by several media sources, to whom Apple confirmed this. Kranz is to drive the tech giant’s car project forward alongside former Tesla manager Doug Field. This further strengthens the indications […]

Apple taps Tesla battery supplier CATL for EV development

Apple is reportedly planning to tap Tesla battery supplier CATL, among others, as rumors of the tech giant’s electric vehicle project continue to rage on. Apple, most known for its domination of the tech industry through its expansive list of cell phones, computers, and other devices, has been rumored to be planning an entrance into […]

The post Apple taps Tesla battery supplier CATL for EV development appeared first on TESLARATI.