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people familiar with the matter said that, like the iPhone supply chain, Apple will seek third party suppliers to produce the key hardware needed for its self driving vehicle. These ongoing discussions indicate that Apple has not yet finalized the final lidar supplier and is still considering various options for lidar technology, including the eventual adoption of a highly customized version of the sensor suite. It's a clear sign that the full Apple car will take years to make its debut. < / P > < p > in recent months, at least six lidar companies have been listed through backdoor listing. Many of the top players who want to commercialize driverless cars, including waymo of alphabet and cruise of general motors, use lidar sensor technology. < / P > < p > in the white paper released in 2019, apple defined the working principle of its sensory concept proprietary technology. The company said at the time: "the sensing part is ready to determine the position of the car on the earth and may identify and monitor objects around it, similar to different cars, pedestrians and cyclists. This is achieved through a mix of sensors, lidar, radar and cameras, and provides high-resolution 360 degree 3D protection throughout the car. " < / P > < p > it is said that Apple started similar negotiations with lidar manufacturers as early as 2019. Since then, however, the company's automotive projects have changed direction and scope. Apple is currently discussing next-generation lidar technology, which could be seen as an innovation in the next four to five years and another indicator of the company's vehicle launch schedule, people familiar with the matter said.

Apple also owns a fleet of automatic driving vehicles equipped with lidar for testing purposes in California. The company's fleet doubled road test mileage in 2020, and reports of reduced human intervention indicate that its technology is improving. < / P > < p > while looking for parts suppliers, apple is also negotiating with a number of completely different automobile manufacturers on potential manufacturing and different outsourcing cooperation schemes. Previously, Apple was said to have held talks with Hyundai Motor Group and its subsidiary Kia. Although the talks are over, analysts say Apple may still be looking around for car partners. (small) < / P > < p >