In a week full of rumors about the ever closer possibility of meeting the expected Apple carComments from renowned industry figures were quick to come, and when you think of people known for their innovative cars, we are talking about Elon Musk.
As for the new Apple Car news, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed some rumors that have long been linked Tesla and Apple.
After Reuters announced this week that Apple had made a comeback in its autonomous driving project thanks to the advancement of a lithium iron phosphate battery that Tesla already uses in its cars, Musk shared on Twitter
During the darker days of the Model 3 program, I reached out to Tim Cook to discuss the possibility of Apple acquiring Tesla (for 1/10 of our current value). He refused to participate in the meeting.
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 22, 2020
“During the darker days of the Model 3 program, I reached out to Tim Cook to discuss the possibility of Apple acquiring Tesla (for 1/10 of our current value). He refused to participate in the meeting. “
Musk acknowledged that at this time, Tesla was far from being the electric vehicle company that 2020 ended an extraordinary year, thanks to a meteoric rise in stock prices that turned it into the most valuable car manufacturer on the planet.
While in the midst of the news regarding the Apple car, any comment appears to be news, Musk’s intention to sell Tesla to Apple is not unknown. Several industry analysts have shared this episode, without confirmation from the parties, so far, stating that Apple didn’t buy Tesla because it couldn’t get rid of Elon Musk.
