The Apple Car is Dead: Elon Musk Speaks at its Funeral
In a surprising turn of events, Apple has decided to scrap its highly anticipated electric car project, and Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, had something to say about it. The news broke on Tuesday, with Bloomberg reporting that the tech giant is pulling the plug on its decade-long endeavor. Musk, known for his outspoken nature, took to social media to share his thoughts on the matter.
“The natural state of a car company is dead,” Musk wrote in a post on X, accompanied by a saluting face emoji. This statement reflects his understanding of the challenges involved in building cars and the difficulties faced by car companies in general. Musk, who has experienced his fair share of obstacles in producing electric vehicles, knows firsthand the complexities of the industry.
Apple’s electric car project has been in development since 2014 but has been plagued by leadership changes and launch delays. Despite being a trillion-dollar tech behemoth, Apple struggled to overcome the hurdles associated with manufacturing a vehicle. As a result, the company has decided to shift many employees involved in the car project to its AI division. However, there may be potential layoffs among Apple’s engineers and car designers.
Musk’s response to Apple’s venture into the electric car market has always been interesting. In 2015, he expressed that he wasn’t threatened by Apple’s interest in the industry. “It’s good that Apple is moving and investing in this direction. But cars are very complex compared to phones or smartwatches,” Musk stated in an interview with German newspaper Handelsblatt. He emphasized that building a car requires more than just partnering with a supplier like Foxconn and requesting them to “build me a car.”
In fact, Musk even jokingly referred to Apple as a “Tesla Graveyard” in the same interview. He humorously suggested that those who couldn’t make it at Tesla would end up working at Apple. This lighthearted jab highlights the competitive nature of the electric car market and Musk’s confidence in Tesla’s position within the industry.
Representatives for both Apple and Musk have not yet commented on the recent developments. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the future of electric vehicles and whether Apple will re-enter the market at a later time. For now, the funeral for the Apple Car has taken place, and Elon Musk has shared his thoughts on its demise.