Apple has not commented on the application for a permit, but a spokesperson instead referred to a previous statement that said Apple continues to invest in autonomous technology, AI, and machine learning.
"Today, April 14, 2017, California Department of Motor Vehicles issued Apple Inc.an autonomous vehicle test permit".
California mandates that any company looking to test AVs must apply for an autonomous driving permit. The majority of the companies that are permitted to test in California aren't trying to build their own vehicle platform.
The tech company also lists Robert Bosch as one of its suppliers, however Apple declined to give details on the nature of the relationship. "The permit covers three vehicles, all 2015 Lexus RX450h, and six drivers", a DMV spokeswoman told Business Insider.
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The DVM's autonomous vehicle tester program includes a total of 30 companies, among them: Tesla, Google, Uber, Ford, Volkswagen, and Mercedes - and now, Apple.
This is confirmation that Apple continues to work on a self-driving vehicle, which the company has not previously discussed in public or confirmed beyond an advisory letter to the NHTSA in December.
This suggests that Apple may begin testing cars in autonomous roads soon.
Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple and serves on its Board of Directors. Recent reporting suggests that the company is no longer attempting to build its own autonomous, electric auto to compete with companies like Tesla, but is instead focused on developing self-driving software it can deploy in partnership with existing carmakers. Recent rumors point to Apple being focused on the software and equipment that will enable autonomous cars, rather than the development of an entire vehicle.
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