Apple's electric vehicle (EV) project, initially planned as a fully autonomous car, is now set to launch no earlier than 2028 with Level 2+ partial automation.
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Limited self-driving
The Apple Car will offer limited self-driving features like lane centering and braking/accelerating support, similar to Tesla's Autopilot.
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Pivotal project moment
This change in direction is considered a "pivotal moment" for the project, with its success determining its future.
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European partnerships
Apple has discussed its revised strategy with potential European manufacturing partners and still aims for a Level 4 autonomous system eventually.
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Leadership decisions
CEO Tim Cook, the Apple board, and project head Kevin Lynch were involved in the decision-making process, with the company having invested heavily in Project Titan since the mid-2010s.