A mysterious proving ground in Arizona desert seems to belong to Apple: according to the latest rumors, it would seem that in this isolated area the Apple is experiencing the self-driving Apple Car. Satellite images do not reveal the new car model designed in Cupertino. Instead, it would appear that Apple is trying autonomous driving on several Lexus vehicles. In order to have the software ready when (perhaps) the car with the Apple symbol on the bonnet comes out.
Apple Car, is Apple testing autonomous driving in Arizona?
Rumors surrounding Apple’s involvement in autonomous vehicles have been circulating for some time. We’ve often heard of testing technologies for the car, from sensors to iPhone integration. But we’ve also heard of hiring self-driving experts and even stealing Apple Car blueprints. However, Apple was always going to keep it all a secret. But doing it while, it seems, it’s doing road tests, becomes really difficult.
View from Google Maps of the structure where the tests would take place
According to a recent report from Car and Driver, it would appear that Apple is involved in operating a testing ground located in Arizona, previously attributed to a company called Route 14 Investment Partners, which would act as a cover. According to Apple Insider, evidence would have emerged to confirm this hypothesis. Including the presence of identical vehicles and the installation of distinctive sensory devices at the facility, which would clearly bear the Apple branding.
Impossible to determine with absolute certainty Apple’s involvement in this vehicle testing facility in Arizona, but the evidence seems to be getting more and more convincing. The photos published by Car and Driver show a Fourth generation Lexus RX with a complex roof-mounted sensor systemparked right at this Arizona facility.
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The connection with the Apple
Several users would have spotted the cars for California, but what is the real connection with Apple? Crossing the information with Californian vehicle range reports would confirm Apple ownership. These tangible evidence, although not definitive, according to the American newspaper, would provide further clues that would connect the Cupertino company to the autonomous vehicle test field in Arizona.
An interesting link would emerge quite by accident, when a Arizona Department of Environmental Quality sign attracted the attention of reporters, prompting them to delve further.
After careful research, Car and Driver reporters were able to establish a connection between Ken Lynch of Apple and the company Route 14 Investment Partners. Almost. Although nothing is confirmed yet, it seems that the email address with which the use of the facility is registered would be associated with Ken Lynch, who works at Apple. In addition, it seems that both have telephone numbers with typical Silicon Valley area codes and with almost identical e-mail messages.
In short: there is nothing official and we invite you to use the right discretion. But it seems that all the clues point to that Apple actually owns the facility in Arizona. While no immediate announcement is expected, if it ever happens, Apple appears to be making progress in developing its project.”Apple Car“. Maybe the car with the Apple emblem on the hood is approaching, straight from Arizona.