According to Steve Westly, founder and managing partner of The Westly Group, a venture capital firm
Westly) said that Apple and Tesla will become a recognized manufacturer in the electric vehicle market. In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, he said, “Apple’s entry into the electric car market is expected. It has a deep understanding of beautiful products, seamless integration with mobile phones, and people’s lives.”
Westley said that people’s perceptions of cars are changing. “In the past 100 years, cars have given us the impression of engines, brakes and tires. In the future, cars will be computers mounted on wheels.” He predictedAppleThe first electric car will be launched in two or three years. Both Tesla and Apple are among the largest companies in the world, have strong funds for research and development, and have the ability to win the self-driving car competition. New car manufacturers and traditional car manufacturers need to increase investment in order to compete with Apple and Tesla.
In regular trading, Apple’s stock price rose by US$1.06, an increase of 0.71%, to close at US$150.02. At one time, it moved up by US$151.57, an increase of 1.75%.