MacRumors on Nostr: Apple Secretly Developed Long-Range EV Battery Tech with China's BYD ...
Apple Secretly Developed Long-Range EV Battery Tech with China's BYD
Apple secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD to develop long-range electric vehicle battery technology as part of its now-nixed Apple Car project, according to Bloomberg.
Beginning around 2017, the partnership focused on creating a battery system using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The joint effort aimed to produce batteries with longer range and improved safety compared to typical EV batteries of the time. Apple reportedly brought expertise in advanced battery packs and heat management, while BYD contributed manufacturing know-how and advancements in LFP cell technology.
The collaboration was part of Apple's since-canceled car project, which the company invested approximately $1 billion per year in over the past decade. Although Apple doesn't own the technology used in BYD's current Blade batteries, the partnership reportedly influenced the development of BYD's battery systems.
The project is said to have been led by Alexander Hitzinger on Apple's side, with a team of about 50 battery engineers overseen by Mujeeb Ijaz. Michael He, vice president of BYD's battery business, led the efforts for the Chinese company.
February 2024 after executives decided it was not a viable project.
Apple Car roundup for more details about the canceled project.
Tag: Bloomberg
Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech Industry
This article, "Apple Secretly Developed Long-Range EV Battery Tech with China's BYD" first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/17/apple-ev-battery-tech-china-byd/
Apple secretly collaborated with Chinese automaker BYD to develop long-range electric vehicle battery technology as part of its now-nixed Apple Car project, according to Bloomberg.
Beginning around 2017, the partnership focused on creating a battery system using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The joint effort aimed to produce batteries with longer range and improved safety compared to typical EV batteries of the time. Apple reportedly brought expertise in advanced battery packs and heat management, while BYD contributed manufacturing know-how and advancements in LFP cell technology.
The collaboration was part of Apple's since-canceled car project, which the company invested approximately $1 billion per year in over the past decade. Although Apple doesn't own the technology used in BYD's current Blade batteries, the partnership reportedly influenced the development of BYD's battery systems.
The project is said to have been led by Alexander Hitzinger on Apple's side, with a team of about 50 battery engineers overseen by Mujeeb Ijaz. Michael He, vice president of BYD's battery business, led the efforts for the Chinese company.
February 2024 after executives decided it was not a viable project.
Apple Car roundup for more details about the canceled project.
Tag: Bloomberg
Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech Industry
This article, "Apple Secretly Developed Long-Range EV Battery Tech with China's BYD" first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/17/apple-ev-battery-tech-china-byd/