Apple, a name that has made tech fans around the world crazy, its products not only represent cutting-edge technology, but also synonymous with fashion and trends. However, there is one product that has always been scratching people's heads in this tech giant, and that is the Apple car.
Back then, Apple's "Titan" car-making plan set off huge waves in the industry as soon as it was launched. A group of elites from the core team of iPod, iPhone, etc., gathered together to vow to build a different electric car. However, time flies, and a few years have passed in a blink of an eye, and the Apple car is still "far away", which has become a joke after dinner.
Some people say that Apple's car is "far away" because Apple is not willing to follow the crowd. As we all know, Tesla is unique in the world with self-driving technology, and traditional auto giants are also following in this field. And Apple, a company whose life is innovation, naturally does not want to be left behind. As a result, in the research and development of autonomous driving technology, Apple has gone extremely hard.
Once upon a time, there were high hopes for the level of autonomous driving of the Apple car project. However, over time, the target for Level 4 autonomous driving has been lowered to Level 2. This is reminiscent of a joke: an old grandmother asks her little grandson on the street, "What do you young people mean by L2 and L4 every day?" The grandson replied, "Grandma, this is the level of autonomous driving." The old grandmother suddenly realized: "Oh, it turns out that L2 only has two wheels that can move on its own!" ”
Having said that, the R&D team of Apple Auto has also experienced ups and downs. The departure of core members, the poor progress of the project, and the rumors of team restructuring all make people wonder: when will the Apple car be launched? And the answer always seems to be the classic "stay tuned".
There is speculation that perhaps the launch of the Apple Car will be delayed until 2028, at which point we may see a different Apple Car. But before we do that, we might as well review the "Titan" journey of the Apple Auto.
That year, Apple launched the "Titan" program, hoping to build an electric car with self-driving capabilities. At that time, Apple was full of confidence, as if it saw unlimited business opportunities in the future automobile market. However, as the project progressed, difficulties followed. Rumors of team members' departures, stalled project progress, and layoffs ......All this makes people question the future of the Apple Car.
And in the midst of all these difficulties, there are also some interesting episodes. There are ** reports that more than 1,000 automotive experts and engineers gathered at a site near Apple's headquarters. They work day and night for an electric car that will change the world. Whenever someone passes by this premises, they always see those attentive faces and flashing computer screens. Perhaps they also hope that they can become the next "titan" to change the world.
However, the journey to the "Titans" was not all smooth sailing. The news that the original person in charge was poached and the project team was reorganized came out frequently. This reminds people of a saying: success is not achieved overnight, but requires countless failures and setbacks. Perhaps the same is true for Apple cars.
And in this process, there are also some ridiculous things. For example, an employee missed an appointment with his girlfriend because he was so focused on work; For example, an engineer works overtime for several days in a row to debug a program; For example, a leader argues with team members for perfection......These things may sound absurd, but they are a true reflection of the daily life of the engineers who work hard for the Apple car.
Now, when we look back, we may find that those difficulties and setbacks have become valuable assets. They make us more mature and resilient. And the same is true for the Apple car. Although the launch time was repeatedly delayed, each setback made the car more perfect and more eye-catching.
Maybe one day, when we see an apple car with a difference on the street, we will smile and say, "Look, this is the apple car that we have been waiting for for a long time." "And then, we will also applaud the engineers who have put in the hard work of this car.
In short, the "far away" Apple car may not be a bad thing. It allows us to learn to wait, to cherish, and to look forward to. And when the day comes when it actually hits the market, we may find that the wait is worth it.