If the indicators are right, Apple is searching for knowhow and intellectual property to develop its own charging network for electric cars. According to reports from Reuters, Apple has queried some charging industry companies in an effort to get information on how it can charge the electric cars it plans to introduce. As it is so far, more questions linger than answers. Reuter has suggested that there is a possibility that top executives and several experts who Apple contacted have made a non-disclosure deal. However, there are some cues and Linkedin profile searches that add up to the puzzle pieces.
It is clearly a puzzle, considering the fact that Apple hasn’t made any formal announcement concerning its rumored “Apple Car”. This car has even been said to be a not-so-well kept secret since last year. A major question is if Apple will be interested in a charging interface under proprietary, which will create a brand new standard in the face of existing ones from CHAdeMO, SAE, Tesla, and many more. The other alternative is trying to incorporate the existing standards.
It is also not clear if the wireless direct current charging system will be used, though Reuters has noted that Apple has employed at least four people with the expertise in charging technology. This means that there is the possibility of adopting either of the mentioned strategies. One individual from a construction and global engineering firm that has offered services to Apple noted that the corporation has to fit its design ethos and existing customers regardless of whatever it chooses to do. It won’t be surprising to make the assumption that Apple will have a fully electric car that will give consumers a seamless experience. Of significance importance will be the charging availability and infrastructure.
As expected, Apple didn’t say a word to Reuters when journalists inquired about its plan on electric cart production. Others have still raised concerns regarding sharing of too much information. Contrary to Tesla that made it seem like it was highly willing to share its store for intellectual property through patent sharing, Reuters got the notion of a potential Apple competitor.
The person who gave out this intimation also disregarded the speculation indication that Apple is in search of a solution that will enable its employees to charge cars easily. An insider rather intimated that the corporation is now focusing on producing a car. The car is under development with the hope of conferring a wonderful experience to its users. All we can now do is to wait and see.