Apple Ends Decade-Long Electric Vehicle Project
The tech giant shifts focus to artificial intelligence after abandoning its secretive EV initiative, Project Titan.
- Apple has officially ended its electric vehicle project, known as Project Titan, after more than a decade of secretive development.
- The decision to cancel Project Titan comes amid a broader industry trend of slowing electric vehicle sales and challenges in the EV market.
- Despite speculation, Apple is unlikely to acquire electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, with analysts noting Apple's historical reluctance towards large acquisitions.
- Investors and analysts see Apple's exit from the electric vehicle project as a positive move, allowing the company to redirect resources towards more promising areas such as artificial intelligence.
- Apple's decision to abandon its EV ambitions reflects a strategic shift towards enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities, including improvements to Siri.