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Apple is reportedly working with TSMC, a semiconductor manufacturing and design firm, to develop a semi-autonomous “Tesla-like” vehicle, a new report suggests.
Apple Insider reported on Wednesday that Apple’s “Project Titan” may be focused on developing technology that would facilitate the production of self-driving cars. Apple could be developing its own vehicle behind the scenes.
DigiTimes initially reported that TSMC and Apple are partnering up to work on self-driving chip technology. The report also claims that the two companies are working to produce “Apple Car” chips in the United States and are negotiating supply chain agreements to supply automotive electronics between the two companies. DigiTimes also stated that Apple’s proposed vehicle is similar to Tesla’s, but it didn’t elaborate on the similarities.
Apple and TSMC have been working together for a short period, only since June. Apple broke off a 15-year partnership with Intel earlier this year because TSMC was able to create 5-nanometer chips while Intel couldn’t, CNBC reported in November. TSMC has been building these chips for Apple since May, Apple Insider also reported. The chips are being used in the iPhone 12, iPad Air, 5G iPad Pro, and any future MacBook or iMac systems, according to ExtremeTech.com.
This is far from the first time that Apple has been rumored to be developing a self-driving car. Apple-focused analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously forecasted that Apple would source semi-autonomous vehicle chips from TSMC. He also predicts that the “Apple Car” could make its way to the automotive market between 2023 and 2025.
Earlier this week, it was reported by multiple sources that Apple’s self-driving car team had been moved to operate under its Artificial Intelligence department. Apple is still mulling on whether it should launch its own vehicle or if it should launch an aftermarket compatibility kit that would work with third-party automobiles to make them self-driving capable.
If Apple does join the self-driving car push, it would add another company with a large consumer base and a credible background to the pool of entities looking to develop new technology. Whether it decides to do it or not, a decision should be made rather quickly because other companies are already developing operational self-driving vehicles, and Tesla is pulling away from competition in the sector with an already-released Full Self-Driving Beta that is proving to be increasingly effective in challenging scenarios.
SOURCE: Teslarati
Apple is Reportedly Working With TSMC on Developing ‘Self-Driving’ Chips for Apple Car
It has been widely rumored that Apple is working on a self-driving car. There have been numerous reports and rumors in the past that point to Apple developing tech for its own-branded cars. Now, it is being reported that Apple is discussing Apple Car with automotive suppliers. Furthermore, Apple is also said to be in working with TSMC on 'Self-Driving' chips for the Apple Car.
The report from DigiTimes, published today, shares alleged details on the Apple Car and its development in Cupertino. The company is said to be in "preliminary cooperation negotiations" with popular automotive suppliers. Moreover, it has also been hiring new staff from companies like Tesla and others to work on the project. The iPhone-maker is working with "upstream and downstream" electronics suppliers in an attempt to ensure adequate regulations.
The current discussion between Apple and automotive suppliers have been potentially for the "request for quotation" model. The quotation will detail requirements and specifications listed by Apple and its prices will be requested from vendors along with other details. According to the report, Apple is working to set up a factory in the United States. Apple might have a production plan with early technology specifications in place.
The other part of the report coins that Apple is working with TSMC to manufacture self-driving chips for its own-branded car. TSMC is Apple's current chip supplier for a wide range of products and it will potentially serve the iPhone-maker on the Apple Car front as well. TSMC will provide some sort of "self-driving chips" for Apple. To bolster the notion, TSMC is also under collaboration with STMicroelectronics in order to develop gallium nitride (GaN) technology. The technology will be used in hybrid car converters as well as chargers. DigiTimes report that TSMC's collaboration is rumored to point its ways to the Apple Car.
DigiTimes also gave a rough estimate for when Apple could unveil its autonomous vehicle. Apple will potentially unveil the Apple Car from 2021 to 2025. We will hear more details on the Apple Car next year as per the source. Apple's autonomous vehicle will be similar to that of Tesla. Ming-Chi Kuo also previously stated two years ago that Apple will unveil the Apple Car from 2023 to 2025.
SOURCE: wccftech
Apple is reportedly working with supply chain partner TSMC on an autonomous vehicle chip for an "Apple Car" said to be similar to a Tesla.
The Cupertino tech giant's Project Titan is thought to be focused on developing technology to facilitate self-driving cars, but other reports indicate that Apple could be developing its own vehicleas well.
On Wednesday, DigiTimes reported that Apple is working with TSMC, or the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, on self-driving chip technology. It goes on to claim that both companies have established plans for a factory to produce "Apple Car" chips in the U.S., and are currently negotiating with upstream and downstream supplies in the automotive electronics supply chain.
The Taiwan-based media outlet also added that the "Apple Car model is similar to Tesla," but failed to expand on what that means.
DigiTimes has a mixed track record of accurate Apple information. Though its supply chain reporting typically holds up, it has struggled with reporting on Apple's future plans. Because of that, it's worth taking this report with a grain of salt.
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously forecast that Apple would source self-driving car chips from TSMC. Kuo maintains that the "Apple Car" could debut between 2023 and 2025.
Additionally, TSMC is still mulling the construction of a chip manufacturing facility in Arizona. It's possible that DigiTimes is conflating these reports with rumors of an Apple autonomous vehicle.
Rumors about Project Titan have surfaced periodically over the years. Although the project has been beset by changes in direction and staff cuts, development on autonomous systems appears to be continuing.
On Tuesday, a report indicated that Apple had transferred its self-driving car team under the leadership of its AI and machine learning chief. That report also suggested that Apple is still deciding whether to launch its own vehicle, design self-driving systems for other car makers, or release an aftermarket kit compatibility with third-party automobiles.
SOURCE: appleinsider
Apple Insider reported on Wednesday that Apple’s “Project Titan” may be focused on developing technology that would facilitate the production of self-driving cars. Apple could be developing its own vehicle behind the scenes.
DigiTimes initially reported that TSMC and Apple are partnering up to work on self-driving chip technology. The report also claims that the two companies are working to produce “Apple Car” chips in the United States and are negotiating supply chain agreements to supply automotive electronics between the two companies. DigiTimes also stated that Apple’s proposed vehicle is similar to Tesla’s, but it didn’t elaborate on the similarities.
Apple and TSMC have been working together for a short period, only since June. Apple broke off a 15-year partnership with Intel earlier this year because TSMC was able to create 5-nanometer chips while Intel couldn’t, CNBC reported in November. TSMC has been building these chips for Apple since May, Apple Insider also reported. The chips are being used in the iPhone 12, iPad Air, 5G iPad Pro, and any future MacBook or iMac systems, according to ExtremeTech.com.
This is far from the first time that Apple has been rumored to be developing a self-driving car. Apple-focused analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously forecasted that Apple would source semi-autonomous vehicle chips from TSMC. He also predicts that the “Apple Car” could make its way to the automotive market between 2023 and 2025.
Earlier this week, it was reported by multiple sources that Apple’s self-driving car team had been moved to operate under its Artificial Intelligence department. Apple is still mulling on whether it should launch its own vehicle or if it should launch an aftermarket compatibility kit that would work with third-party automobiles to make them self-driving capable.
If Apple does join the self-driving car push, it would add another company with a large consumer base and a credible background to the pool of entities looking to develop new technology. Whether it decides to do it or not, a decision should be made rather quickly because other companies are already developing operational self-driving vehicles, and Tesla is pulling away from competition in the sector with an already-released Full Self-Driving Beta that is proving to be increasingly effective in challenging scenarios.
SOURCE: Teslarati
Apple is Reportedly Working With TSMC on Developing ‘Self-Driving’ Chips for Apple Car
It has been widely rumored that Apple is working on a self-driving car. There have been numerous reports and rumors in the past that point to Apple developing tech for its own-branded cars. Now, it is being reported that Apple is discussing Apple Car with automotive suppliers. Furthermore, Apple is also said to be in working with TSMC on 'Self-Driving' chips for the Apple Car.
The report from DigiTimes, published today, shares alleged details on the Apple Car and its development in Cupertino. The company is said to be in "preliminary cooperation negotiations" with popular automotive suppliers. Moreover, it has also been hiring new staff from companies like Tesla and others to work on the project. The iPhone-maker is working with "upstream and downstream" electronics suppliers in an attempt to ensure adequate regulations.
The current discussion between Apple and automotive suppliers have been potentially for the "request for quotation" model. The quotation will detail requirements and specifications listed by Apple and its prices will be requested from vendors along with other details. According to the report, Apple is working to set up a factory in the United States. Apple might have a production plan with early technology specifications in place.
The other part of the report coins that Apple is working with TSMC to manufacture self-driving chips for its own-branded car. TSMC is Apple's current chip supplier for a wide range of products and it will potentially serve the iPhone-maker on the Apple Car front as well. TSMC will provide some sort of "self-driving chips" for Apple. To bolster the notion, TSMC is also under collaboration with STMicroelectronics in order to develop gallium nitride (GaN) technology. The technology will be used in hybrid car converters as well as chargers. DigiTimes report that TSMC's collaboration is rumored to point its ways to the Apple Car.
DigiTimes also gave a rough estimate for when Apple could unveil its autonomous vehicle. Apple will potentially unveil the Apple Car from 2021 to 2025. We will hear more details on the Apple Car next year as per the source. Apple's autonomous vehicle will be similar to that of Tesla. Ming-Chi Kuo also previously stated two years ago that Apple will unveil the Apple Car from 2023 to 2025.
SOURCE: wccftech
Apple is reportedly working with supply chain partner TSMC on an autonomous vehicle chip for an "Apple Car" said to be similar to a Tesla.
The Cupertino tech giant's Project Titan is thought to be focused on developing technology to facilitate self-driving cars, but other reports indicate that Apple could be developing its own vehicleas well.
On Wednesday, DigiTimes reported that Apple is working with TSMC, or the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, on self-driving chip technology. It goes on to claim that both companies have established plans for a factory to produce "Apple Car" chips in the U.S., and are currently negotiating with upstream and downstream supplies in the automotive electronics supply chain.
The Taiwan-based media outlet also added that the "Apple Car model is similar to Tesla," but failed to expand on what that means.
DigiTimes has a mixed track record of accurate Apple information. Though its supply chain reporting typically holds up, it has struggled with reporting on Apple's future plans. Because of that, it's worth taking this report with a grain of salt.
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously forecast that Apple would source self-driving car chips from TSMC. Kuo maintains that the "Apple Car" could debut between 2023 and 2025.
Additionally, TSMC is still mulling the construction of a chip manufacturing facility in Arizona. It's possible that DigiTimes is conflating these reports with rumors of an Apple autonomous vehicle.
Rumors about Project Titan have surfaced periodically over the years. Although the project has been beset by changes in direction and staff cuts, development on autonomous systems appears to be continuing.
On Tuesday, a report indicated that Apple had transferred its self-driving car team under the leadership of its AI and machine learning chief. That report also suggested that Apple is still deciding whether to launch its own vehicle, design self-driving systems for other car makers, or release an aftermarket kit compatibility with third-party automobiles.
SOURCE: appleinsider
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