Apple Said to Be Planning Self-Driving Electric Car

The transcript discusses Apple's ongoing development of an electric vehicle, known as the Apple Car, which has been in the works since 2014. The production is speculated to start as early as 2024, though this timeline is considered ambitious. Apple is exploring various partnership options, including collaborations with existing car manufacturers like Tesla, Toyota, or BMW. Elon Musk revealed a past attempt to sell Tesla to Apple, which was declined. The discussion also touches on Apple's potential to compete in the electric vehicle market, despite challenges in resources and talent.

What year did Apple reportedly start developing its car project?

• 2018

• 2014

• 2010

• 2020

Which of the following is a potential partner for Apple in manufacturing its car?

• Microsoft

• Google

• Samsung

• Foxconn

What is Apple's traditional approach when launching new products?

• Focusing solely on software

• Outsourcing design and development

• Partnering with multiple brands

• Designing and developing everything in-house

What was Elon Musk's proposal to Apple during the Model 3 program's challenging times?

• To merge Tesla and Apple

• To acquire Tesla for 1/10th of its current value

• To develop a joint self-driving system

• To collaborate on battery technology

What is a significant challenge Apple faces in becoming a competitor to Tesla?

• Insufficient talent and resources

• High production costs

• Lack of interest in the automotive industry

• Limited market reach