# Innovative Apple Car: Steering Wheel and Pedals Are History
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Chapter 1: The Apple Car Vision
The ambitious design goals for the Apple Car are making waves, particularly the decision to eliminate traditional driving elements like the steering wheel and pedals. Instead, Apple envisions a vehicle equipped with flat seats for resting, expansive screens, and various innovative features. The new CarPlay experience is also expected to roll out in 2023, adding to the excitement surrounding the “Apple Car” project.
Jony Ive, Apple’s former head of design, remains involved as a consultant for the project. Since founding his independent studio, LoveFrom, in 2019, Ive has encouraged the team to embrace the unique aspects of the car’s design, rather than conceal its technological components. Interestingly, Apple is even considering allowing passengers to recline and sleep during journeys.
As the Apple Car approaches its final stages of development, the company is reportedly strategizing on how to obscure the current prototype during public testing. Over the past few years, Apple has been vocal about its aspirations in the self-driving vehicle sector, known internally as Project Titan.
Section 1.1: Design Innovations
Recent reports indicate that Apple’s design team is pushing for a car that completely forgoes a steering wheel and pedals. Instead of traditional seating arrangements, the Apple Car is expected to feature four inward-facing seats, signifying an aim for full level five automation from the outset.
In August, Apple trialed three prototype self-driving vehicles on a 40-mile route in Montana. Executives hailed the operation as a success, highlighting that the cars were capable of navigating without relying on detailed three-dimensional road maps, unlike many of their competitors.
Subsection 1.1.1: Testing Challenges
Despite the promising tests, sources familiar with the project revealed that Apple’s modified Lexus SUVs faced difficulties while navigating the streets near Silicon Valley. Issues included bumping against curbs and maintaining proper lane discipline at intersections. There were even incidents where a test vehicle nearly collided with a pedestrian who had the right of way.
Section 1.2: Future Collaborations
The current design of the Apple Car, featuring four inward-facing seats, aligns with the broader vision of a vehicle designed without conventional driving controls. Despite leadership changes within the Apple Auto project, discussions with automotive manufacturers like Kia are reportedly ongoing regarding potential collaborations to bring this revolutionary vehicle to life.
Chapter 2: The Road Ahead
This video discusses the significant delays in the Apple Car’s development, highlighting the absence of traditional driving controls such as pedals and a steering wheel. It explores how these design choices will impact user experience and the future of autonomous vehicles.
In this video, viewers will learn how to troubleshoot Apple CarPlay, even if it’s not functioning in any vehicle. It offers practical solutions for users encountering issues with this essential driving technology.