A few days ago some rumors pointed out to the news that a new Apple car could be presented next year, however, this information was very incomplete and was only supported by the main analysts close to the Californian company. In recent hours a new report has emerged indicating a release date: 2024. We already have some details about the possible operation of this vehicle.
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Apple aims to optimize the battery to the maximum
One of the main drawbacks we find for electric cars today is the battery, either its duration or the few recharge points we can find. This is especially noteworthy in some countries where we hardly find these places and this is why we are betting more on hybrid vehicles, at least today. That is why companies like Apple, who have been planning a car for 6 years, want to optimize the maximum resources in this regard.
A recent report states that the company is trying to design a new scheme for the battery that will save space inside the vehicle. There is also talk about the research carried out by Apple to implement new materials called LFP formed by iron phosphate and lithium, which would make it more resistant to overheating and therefore would considerably favor the use of the vehicle.
Other facts about the Apple car
Apple doesn’t want to rush into the launch of its car, which will be surprising at least considering that it would be a new line of products for the company and that in principle it doesn’t match anything with its current catalog.
However, the same was thought in 2007 when it was known that they would present a telephone. It is said that they were in conversations with an important factory, but they were left in the lurch for not having drawn up an exact plan.
According to the industry, Apple should commit to selling a minimum of 100,000 cars a year, which is not an easy figure to reach for a company new to the industry. This is where we can get the idea that the company is working hard to provide a complete vehicle that will attract an audience that it has not yet targeted. Autonomous driving systems aided by LiDAR sensors could be one of the strong points.
It might arrive in 2024
We don’t know if Apple will be able to successfully complete its plans and stand up to Tesla and many other companies around the world that have been developing electric vehicles for years. What is certain is that when this launch takes place, there will be a lot of talks. We will continue to be alert to any future reports on this subject.
