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Home News Auto News Apple's Future Electric Car Could Be Based On A BMW i3 Apple's Future Electric Car Could Be Based On A BMW i3 Auto News Jim Kem | July 28, 2015 09:29 am Silicon Valley’s recent fascination with the automotive industry has been most associated with Apple and their alleged foray into the self-driving and/or electrified car. Details have been all forms of scarce, but a recent report involving BMW and their i3 puts some meat on those bones.Following reports earlier this year that Apple has been hiring a string of auto industry experts, and even being sued for employee poaching, there seems to be a lot of smoke with little visible fire. It’s unclear what Apple hopes to bring to the table to differentiate themselves, but very smart people working on the problem, making Apple's presence in this space impossible to rule out.However, over the last week or so, it was reported by German publication Manager Magazin that the tech giant has their eyes turned to BMW.Tim Cook and some other key executives were reported to have visited BMW’s Leipzig plant to have a look at the i3’s production line. The i3 electric car seems to be a compelling platform that Apple could use as a base for their possibly forthcoming vehicle. A more passive reading could suggest that Apple merely wanted to have an innocent look.Perhaps talks for a technology exchange? Perhaps to take inspiration from the i3’s unique carbon fibre construction that’s also highly recyclable – something Apple strives for in their own products.The magazine also spoke of similar negotiations taking place between Apple and BMW in the autumn of 2014, although nothing came out of it. This time, however, both companies have reached a deep agreement of cooperation, so it says. If true, this could be the first step in Apple making real headway in their electric car endeavour as well as BMW gaining a high-powered partner. Indeed, the pair did have an amiable business relationship: BMW was one of the first cars to support music playback from the iPod.Anything that would have required Apple CEO Tim Cook to see through in person must have been very important. Certainly, a possible platform to which they can build their first car warrants that personal touch.If Apple’s future EV is speculated to be similar to the i3. Expect it to be aimed at the urban commuter that requires a small car and is willing to trade a larger interior and long range for ease of manoeuvrability and compactness. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2015 BMW apple BMW BMW i EV i3 Leipzig Silicon Valley Tim Cook Print Jim Kem Content Producer There's just something about cars. It's a conveyance, it's a liability, it's a tool; but it can also be a source of joy, pride, inspiration and passion. It's much like clothes versus fashion. And like the latter, the pursuit of perfection never ends. Related News BMW Boss Hints At i5 Full Electric Sedan Auto News Jim Kem | August 10, 2015 Harald Krueger, CEO of BMW, has admitted to a German publication that there is space in their line-up to include a new ‘i’ vehicle, adding to the ... Frankfurt 2017: Gasp! BMW Confirms Electrified M Series Model, Hints i5 Sedan Auto News Hans | September 07, 2017 Never say never. First, there was a diesel-powered M550d, essentially an M5 with a diesel engine. Then there is the recently announced all-new M5 ... Tesla Wants To End EV Range Anxiety With A Software Update: Is It That Easy? Auto News Jim Kem | March 16, 2015 Through a Press Conference to be held on the 19th of March 2015, one called for via a tweet, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said he plans on tackling one ... BMW i3 (94 Ah), Enhanced Battery Now Delivers 200km of Real-World Range Auto News Arvind | May 03, 2016 BMW’s ‘i’ division will be extending its current range by offering the BMW i3 with a 94Ah battery that stores up to 33kWh of capacity which the firm ... Comments
Apple's Future Electric Car Could Be Based On A BMW i3 Auto News Jim Kem | July 28, 2015 09:29 am Silicon Valley’s recent fascination with the automotive industry has been most associated with Apple and their alleged foray into the self-driving and/or electrified car. Details have been all forms of scarce, but a recent report involving BMW and their i3 puts some meat on those bones.Following reports earlier this year that Apple has been hiring a string of auto industry experts, and even being sued for employee poaching, there seems to be a lot of smoke with little visible fire. It’s unclear what Apple hopes to bring to the table to differentiate themselves, but very smart people working on the problem, making Apple's presence in this space impossible to rule out.However, over the last week or so, it was reported by German publication Manager Magazin that the tech giant has their eyes turned to BMW.Tim Cook and some other key executives were reported to have visited BMW’s Leipzig plant to have a look at the i3’s production line. The i3 electric car seems to be a compelling platform that Apple could use as a base for their possibly forthcoming vehicle. A more passive reading could suggest that Apple merely wanted to have an innocent look.Perhaps talks for a technology exchange? Perhaps to take inspiration from the i3’s unique carbon fibre construction that’s also highly recyclable – something Apple strives for in their own products.The magazine also spoke of similar negotiations taking place between Apple and BMW in the autumn of 2014, although nothing came out of it. This time, however, both companies have reached a deep agreement of cooperation, so it says. If true, this could be the first step in Apple making real headway in their electric car endeavour as well as BMW gaining a high-powered partner. Indeed, the pair did have an amiable business relationship: BMW was one of the first cars to support music playback from the iPod.Anything that would have required Apple CEO Tim Cook to see through in person must have been very important. Certainly, a possible platform to which they can build their first car warrants that personal touch.If Apple’s future EV is speculated to be similar to the i3. Expect it to be aimed at the urban commuter that requires a small car and is willing to trade a larger interior and long range for ease of manoeuvrability and compactness. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags 2015 BMW apple BMW BMW i EV i3 Leipzig Silicon Valley Tim Cook
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BMW Boss Hints At i5 Full Electric Sedan Auto News Jim Kem | August 10, 2015 Harald Krueger, CEO of BMW, has admitted to a German publication that there is space in their line-up to include a new ‘i’ vehicle, adding to the ...
Frankfurt 2017: Gasp! BMW Confirms Electrified M Series Model, Hints i5 Sedan Auto News Hans | September 07, 2017 Never say never. First, there was a diesel-powered M550d, essentially an M5 with a diesel engine. Then there is the recently announced all-new M5 ...
Tesla Wants To End EV Range Anxiety With A Software Update: Is It That Easy? Auto News Jim Kem | March 16, 2015 Through a Press Conference to be held on the 19th of March 2015, one called for via a tweet, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said he plans on tackling one ...
BMW i3 (94 Ah), Enhanced Battery Now Delivers 200km of Real-World Range Auto News Arvind | May 03, 2016 BMW’s ‘i’ division will be extending its current range by offering the BMW i3 with a 94Ah battery that stores up to 33kWh of capacity which the firm ...