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Bloomberg reports that a former executive of Italian luxury sports car maker Lamborghini has joined Apple to be involved in the company’s electric vehicle development.
20-year veteran of Lamborghini at Apple
Apple has hired Luigi Taraborrelli, a 20-year veteran of Lamborghini, who was responsible for chassis and vehicle dynamics engineering / R & D. “For over 20 years, we’ve been involved in designing great cars in the automotive industry while adapting and reorganizing our team to fulfill our company’s vision and mission,” said Taraborrelli’s LinkedIn profile. It has been described as.
Apple has been rumored to have been working on the development of electric vehicles since 2014. The project will continue to be led by Kevin Lynch, who also plays a leading role in the Apple Watch team, and John Giannandrea, Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Strategy.
The latest design of Apple Car
Earlier this month, The Information reported that Apple Car’s latest design is expected to feature four inward-facing seats and a curved ceiling like the roof of the Volkswagen Beetle. Apple is also reportedly seeking permission from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to sell vehicles without steering wheels or brakes.
Bloomberg reporter Mark Garman and analyst Minchi Kuo said the project aims to launch an electric vehicle in 2025, but the project faces numerous leadership changes and other technical challenges. The release date may be postponed in the future.
Source: Bloomberg, via MacRumors
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