While the Apple Car project is still on hold, Apple has ramped up self-driving car testing and expanded its team of test drivers in 2024.
The company appears determined to pursue its ambitions in the field of self-driving cars, even if the project does not progress as planned.
Last year, Apple made headlines when it launched a massive self-driving car testing team of more than 200 people.
Soon after, the company significantly scaled back its efforts, leaving many people curious about the fate of the Apple Car project.
In 2024, Apple will take new steps in the field of self-driving cars.
According to recent reports, Apple has increased the number of test drivers to 162, indicating a renewed commitment to improving self-driving technology.
The company has a fleet of 68 self-driving vehicles that are currently undergoing rigorous testing.
It is worth noting that in 2022 there was a lot of speculation that Apple might launch an electric car in 2026.
Even as hopes begin to fade in the fall of 2023, enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting news regarding the company's automotive business.
Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sent a negative signal, predicting that the Apple Car project will reach a dead end with no launch date in sight.
Although the company has scaled back its testing efforts for now, it is clear that it is not ready to give up and continues its battle for self-driving car supremacy.
Apple remains a player in this high-stakes game, with 162 test pilots and 68 self-driving cars on the road.
Although Apple is one of the first companies in California to venture into the field of self-driving cars, the company has not yet applied for a license to test self-driving cars in California.
Technology companies and traditional automakers are investing billions of dollars in self-driving car research and development. Tesla has always been a leader in this technology.
Companies like Waymo and Cruise are also making progress in self-driving cars with large-scale testing programs.
Traditional automakers like Ford and BMW have joined the race to make self-driving cars available to the masses in the coming years.