Apple car to focus on full-autonomous tech; debut in 2025

Apple's ideal car will neither have a steering wheel nor pedals and that its interior will be designed around a hands-off driving theme.

Apple is said to be accelerating its electric car project, with the aim of introducing its EV as early as 2025.

According to a media report, the iPhone-maker is also refocussing the project around full-self driving capabilities. However, the deadline is fluidic and dependent on Apple's ability to ready the autonomous technology in time. Reports suggest that if Apple fails to get the tech ready by the 2025 deadline, it would either delay the debut or sell it initially with lesser tech.

The reports also state that Apple's ideal car will neither have a steering wheel nor pedals and that its interior will be designed around a hands-off driving theme. However, the company has discussed the possibility of equipping the car with an emergency takeover mode.

The Apple car will also have a large centrally-positioned iPad-like touchscreen to control and interact with all the features and tech. The system will be integrated with all of Apple's existing services and devices.

Source: Bloomberg