After years of speculation regarding whether Apple would ever build a car, it has been awarded its first vehicle patent, not for the widely expected electric vehicle, but for an articulated vehicle with tank tracks. The patent was granted on 9 August and details a vehicle which is claimed to improve the reliability of an articulated steering system used in cold weather by using tank tracks instead of wheels. According to Apple’s website, the company “developed this technology as part of our ongoing efforts to develop innovative solutions that can be applied across multiple automotive segments, including passenger cars, commercial trucks, buses, trains, ships, military
After years of speculation regarding whether Apple would ever build a car, it has been awarded its first vehicle patent, not for the widely expected electric vehicle, but for an articulated vehicle with tank tracks. The patent was granted on 9 August and details a vehicle which is claimed to improve the reliability of an articulated steering system used in cold weather by using tank tracks instead of wheels. Whether this patent has been falsely attributed to Apple, is designed to distract speculators, or is a real product to be used in Apple factories, remains to be seen.