"iCar" unlikely to materialize for several years - report

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  • Reply 21 of 23
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    Originally Posted by SpamSandwich View Post


    I'd rather this became the iCar.



    That is impressive. I especially liked the conversion from 4-to-2 wheel capabilities for maneuvering in tight spots or overcoming obstacles.



    But where is the scroll wheel?
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  • Reply 22 of 23
    I LOVE Apple. But this is just silly rumor talk. And good pr.



    An icar?



    Puh-leaze. :-)



    I think it'd be cool if Steve Jobs being the environmentalist that he is....wanted to create an electric car and beat the big auto makers who are dragging their feet when it comes to trying to create a functional and aesthetic electric car at their own game. If ANYONE could do that, it'd be Apple. I'd LOVE to see that. But realistically...if it was going to just be a regular car...whats the point? None really.
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  • Reply 23 of 23
    jeffdmjeffdm Posts: 12,954member
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    Originally Posted by regan View Post


    I LOVE Apple. But this is just silly rumor talk. And good pr.



    An icar?



    Puh-leaze. :-)



    I think it'd be cool if Steve Jobs being the environmentalist that he is....wanted to create an electric car and beat the big auto makers who are dragging their feet when it comes to trying to create a functional and aesthetic electric car at their own game. If ANYONE could do that, it'd be Apple. I'd LOVE to see that.



    I really don't think that's a problem of any auto industry "dragging their feet". The energy storage is still the biggest problem, not only is it expensive, if you're using batteries, you'd have to replace them all every five years. It's very tough to beat the economics of a power source where you only have to carry 5% of your fuel.



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    But realistically...if it was going to just be a regular car...whats the point? None really.



    A lot of people thought there wasn't a point to an Apple phone.



    There are a lot of in-car electronics that could be made nicer.
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