We have been hearing about Apple’s mythical autonomous car, the Project Titan, for quite some time. We have seen numerous patents for automobile-related tech like advanced headlights, an automatic system, and displays-in-windows. Now, a recent report from Reuters suggests that Apple will finally start producing this self-driving vehicle for consumers from 2024.
Now, at the core of the project is the revolutionary battery tech for vehicles on which Apple has been working. As per the report, the Apple car will feature a battery with an unusual “monocell” design. This design reportedly makes the individual cells of the battery a bit more massive and frees up space inside the battery by removing modules and pouches that contain battery materials.
Moreover, the iPhone-maker has been experimenting with new chemistry for the battery that includes LFP, or lithium iron phosphate, according to another source. This battery chemistry is less prone to overheating, and thus, much safer than other types of lithium-ion batteries. “It’ next level. Like the first time you saw the iPhone,” said one of the anonymous sources.
