Apple confirms that Bosch is the supplier of autonomous vehicle or is in the process of

According to foreign media reports, in February, Apple announced the list of suppliers it is cooperating with, including Bosch's branch in Loytringen, Germany. The above divisions include Bosch Automotive Electronics, so foreign media believe that Apple's autonomous vehicle project is still in progress.

An Apple spokesman refused to comment on the cooperation between the two sides, while a Bosch spokesman confirmed that the two sides have a cooperative relationship, but declined to disclose the specific details of the cooperation.

According to the information on Bosch's website, Bosch Germany's Roytlingen Branch also operates non automotive electronic businesses, such as sensors for consumer electronic devices. However, most products of this division are related to automobiles, including vehicle sensor components and electronic controllers that provide power for braking, steering and other automobile systems.

Last year, Apple was repeatedly reported to have fired several engineers from auto projects, creating the illusion that the automatic driving plan was stranded. However, before cooperating with Bosch, Apple had made public comments on the autonomous vehicle guidelines of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In November last year, Steve Kenner, the product quality director of Apple, submitted a letter to NHTSA, urging NHTSA to treat companies that have just entered the field of automatic driving technology fairly, and hoping to find the same treatment as old companies. "At present, (Apple) is increasing its investment in machine learning and automation, and is very optimistic about the application of automation systems in many fields, including transportation." Thus, Apple's autonomous vehicle plan was confirmed, and once again aroused speculation about the manufacturing process.