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Apple Letter To NHTSA Hints At Future Autonomous Car Tech

The round-a-bout that is the future ‘Apple Car’ seems to be spinning again, with the tech giant weighing in on a debate targeting future legislation for self-driven cars. While it is uncertain whether Apple will build its own vehicle, with


The round-a-bout that is the future ‘Apple Car’ seems to be spinning again, with the tech giant weighing in on a debate targeting future legislation for self-driven cars.

While it is uncertain whether Apple will build its own vehicle, with reports earlier this year suggesting that the project has been canned, the company has left the door open for future development of autonomous technology.

This could see Apple team up with an established carmaker, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is one such company known to be keen to form a partnership.

In a letter to America’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Apple admitted it was engaging in development of its own autonomous tech while also calling for a reduction in ‘red tape’.

Apple, through Director of Product Steve Kenner, said it was “investing heavily in the study of machine learning and automation, and is excited about the potential of automated systems in many areas, including transportation.”

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