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Apple has shuttered parts of its self-driving car project

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Re: Apple has shuttered parts of its self-driving car project

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"In a move that surprises absolutely no-one..." Did anyone really expect anything to come of the Apple self-driving car project? Although they are a technology company, expanding into the auto industry doesn't seem very apple-y.

They'll unveil the innovative, never-before seen self-driving car.

Naturally, the iCar will lack audio jacks and a cigarette lighter, to allows for a better form factor.

Re: Apple has shuttered parts of its self-driving car project

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"In a move that surprises absolutely no-one..." Did anyone really expect anything to come of the Apple self-driving car project? Although they are a technology company, expanding into the auto industry doesn't seem very apple-y.

They'll unveil the innovative, never-before seen self-driving car. Naturally, the iCar will lack audio jacks and a cigarette lighter, to allows for a better form factor.

don't forget doors. How can you make something sleek and sexy with a door? Brakes will be installed in version 2.

Re: Apple has shuttered parts of its self-driving car project

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"In a move that surprises absolutely no-one..." Did anyone really expect anything to come of the Apple self-driving car project? Although they are a technology company, expanding into the auto industry doesn't seem very apple-y.

I still expect something to come of the project. It sounds like they are going more in a Cruise-like direction (only building the electronics, not the whole car) which makes a lot of sense.

Re: Apple has shuttered parts of its self-driving car project

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

They'll unveil the innovative, never-before seen self-driving car. Naturally, the iCar will lack audio jacks and a cigarette lighter, to allows for a better form factor.

don't forget doors. How can you make something sleek and sexy with a door? Brakes will be installed in version 2.

Won't run on normal fuel. You need Apple Approved iPetrol from authorized dealers. Pre-Order now!

Re: Apple has shuttered parts of its self-driving car project

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

don't forget doors. How can you make something sleek and sexy with a door? Brakes will be installed in version 2.

Won't run on normal fuel. You need Apple Approved iPetrol from authorized dealers. Pre-Order now!

There's some truth to this. The rumors around here (I live in Cupertino and overhear a lot) was it was going to be a hydrogen fuel-cell car. They certainly were looking at it.