Apple's potential electric vehicle could reportedly be developed using Hyundai's Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
Apple's foray into the automotive industry is gaining traction, as reports suggest the tech giant has partnered with Hyundai for the production of an electric vehicle (EV). Ming-Chi Kuo, a longtime Apple analyst, has confirmed this partnership, which is the centrepiece of Apple's electric car project.
Last year, Apple announced the E-GMP platform, a technology designed exclusively for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), offering increased modularity and safety while trying to maximize performance, driving range, and interior room. Hyundai's E-GMP platform has been chosen as the base for the Apple car, making it the core architecture for Apple's next-gen BEVs.
The E-GMP platform supports bi-directional charging, rear-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, and what Hyundai claims is the world's first mass-produced integrated drive axle. While specific details about the Apple Car in relation to these features have not been revealed, it's clear that the platform is designed to deliver impressive performance. High-performance cars based on the E-GMP platform could go from 0 to 60mph in less than 3.5 seconds, with top speeds of around 160 mph.
The Apple Car's launch is on a tight schedule if it wants to be released in 2025, given Apple's lack of car building experience. To meet this deadline, Apple has engineered a "retroreflector" to help improve the performance of LiDAR, radar, and traditional cameras. The company has also patented a new active suspension system designed to increase comfort and handling.
However, not all is smooth sailing. Some Hyundai execs are reportedly hesitant about partnering with Apple, suggesting a possibility that Apple may have to look elsewhere for a manufacturing partner. The development time for the Apple Car is longer than for the new iPhone, due to higher validation requirements, more complicated supply chain management, and different sales/after-sales service channels for automobiles.
Despite these challenges, Apple is predicted to launch the Apple Car in 2025 at the earliest. The E-GMP platform is modular and designed to enable rapid and flexible development depending on customer needs. The next version of Hyundai's Ioniq 5 and Kia's "first dedicated BEV" will be based on the E-GMP platform, indicating a promising future for this technology.
Moreover, Apple has recently been granted patents for a system that allows the car to recognize and respond to hand signals from traffic personnel, further demonstrating the company's commitment to safety and innovation. The E-GMP platform's new charging system goes up to 350kw, allowing for an 80% battery recharge in just 18 minutes with a compatible charging station. The E-GMP platform can deliver more than 310 miles on a single charge, ensuring a long driving range for the Apple Car.
As the Apple Car project progresses, it will be interesting to see how Apple's entry into the automotive industry unfolds. With the E-GMP platform as its foundation, the Apple Car is poised to challenge the status quo in the EV market.
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