Apple hires Porsche chassis development manager, will self-driving car development project accelerate?
Apple has long been rumored to be working on the '
Apple taps Porsche's VP of Chassis Development as'Project Titan' car production rumor heats up --9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2021/02/02/apple-taps-porsches-vp-of-chassis-development-as-project-titan-car-production-rumor-heats-up/
According to a German version of Business Insider , Apple has pulled out Manfred Haller, who was responsible for chassis development at Porsche. Mr. Haller is a person who has worked at Porsche for more than 10 years, and recently he has been working on the development of the company's Cayenne series . In addition, Mr. Haller seems to have been in charge of chassis development of Porsche since 2016.
In addition, as a rumor related to Project Titan, it was reported in mid-January 2021 that 'Hyundai will manufacture Apple's self-driving car.' In response to the report, Hyundai said, 'I understand that Apple is in talks with various car manufacturers around the world, including us, but since this talk is in its infancy, there are no decisions to make.' I am making a statement.
'Hyundai will manufacture Apple's self-driving car,' Korean newspaper reports --GIGAZINE
Regarding the rumor that 'Hyundai will manufacture Apple's self-driving car,' the German version of Business Insider said, 'Hyundai seems to be concerned that it will change its car production strategy and become an Apple service provider.' I am reporting.
In addition, Apple-related analyst Minchey Kuo, who handles highly accurate leak information, has also revealed that he talked about the connection between Project Titan and Hyundai.
Kuo: Apple Car to Use Hyundai's E-GMP Battery Electric Platform, General Motors Partnership Also Possible --MacRumors
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/02/02/kuo-apple-car-use-hyundai-e-gmp-platform/?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4
According to Kuo, Apple is working with Hyundai to develop a prototype of Project Titan, which is based on the company's E-GMP platform for electric vehicles. It is said that it is planning to proceed with the development of driving vehicles.
Hyundai's E-GMP is a platform for electric vehicles released in December 2020, which integrates a battery, motor, inverter, and charger. The maximum speed is 260km / h, and 0-100km acceleration can be achieved in less than 3.5 seconds. Although the battery capacity has not been disclosed, the energy density has increased by about 10% compared to the conventional lithium-ion battery, and it is said that it has achieved a cruising range of 500 km or more. In addition, it also supports quick charging, allowing you to charge the battery up to 80% in just 18 minutes.
Kuo predicts that Hyundai will be responsible for designing and manufacturing components for Apple's self-driving cars, and that Kia , a subsidiary of the company, will provide a production line in the United States. Kuo also predicts that Apple's self-driving cars will be sold as 'very high-end models' or 'much more expensive than standard electric vehicles.'
In addition, Apple predicts that if the prototype of the self-driving car that it is developing with Hyundai is successful, it may develop a successor model with companies such as General Motors and Group PSA .
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