A core EV disappointment

Oh, the battery tech we could have had.

A core EV disappointment

This is why I’m sad Apple abandoned its car efforts:

Apple secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD to develop long-range electric vehicle battery technology as part of its now-nixed Apple Car project, according to Bloomberg.
Beginning around 2017, the partnership focused on creating a battery system using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The joint effort aimed to produce batteries with longer range and improved safety compared to typical EV batteries of the time. Apple reportedly brought expertise in advanced battery packs and heat management, while BYD contributed manufacturing know-how and advancements in LFP cell technology.

Once upon a time, we could count on Tesla to be a force of innovation here. But whatever the company has become, it’s certainly not what it once was. The traditional carmakers aren’t best placed to manifestly drive the underlying tech forwards.

Apple seemed like the ideal company to do this because it already has so much expertise in battery tech. But it has given up.

So, who will be the Apple of EVs?