9 Apple usually has new product releases in the month, and this year is no exception. Regarding the new Iphone ’s " has become a hot topic of spy photos __span_span_span_span_span_span2 . It is reported that , Apple has started contacting some auto parts manufacturers, and is preparing for the mass production of " Apple Car 1 2span _span2 In view of this, some analysts have called out the market value of 3 trillion US dollars (close to 20 trillion yuan).
According to the analysis of the Wisdom Bud global patent database, Apple’s automotive-related patents exceed 1 1 _span2 span_span2 00 spanspan 1 1 0 _span2 00 spanspan 2Among them, 9 9% and above are invention patents.
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wisdom from Bud Dis covery intelligence system can query, early in 2 021 early , following a series of on Apple After reports that Car may actually be made by Hyundai, news about Apple may have been discussed with other companies, including a small electric car startup Canoo in California. .
It is said that Apple contacted Canoo to discuss various options from Apple investment to direct acquisition by large companies. Apple’s interest in Canoo comes from its unique 1 technology platform. Commonly known as " skateboard " .
It is said that Canoo 's platform is very different from the platforms used by other startups and even larger automakers on their electric vehicles because it aims to be more tightly integrated with automotive electronics , So it’s easy to understand why it arouses Apple’s interest. Integration allows greater flexibility in the internal cabin design, and also includes unique steer-by-wire technology. Although negotiations eventually broke down, it may be because Canoo is mainly looking for investors on its own terms, and Apple may always Looking for a larger share of this startup, even a complete acquisition, just like 2019 did to Drive.ai .
How can this Canoo attract the attention of giants? It can be seen through the wisdom buds global patent database, Canoo related companies has 2 5 patents, and 2 02 0 years discloses 5 pieces, 2 021 released 1 8 . It seems that is a very new company startup , and it is in a fast lane .
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