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Tesla CEO Confirms 'Conversations' With Apple, Says Any Acquisition 'Very Unlikely'

Apple never give thier OS to others.

iOS in all Cars is not so Apple.

Tesla 22B is cheap for Apple compare to 16B whatsApp in Facebook.

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seamer said:
Sapphire for windscreens (chipproof) and other glass surfaces. Potentially the steering wheel and radio controls, too. Basically if a fingerprint can get on it via regular use -> there's sapphire.
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Fingerprint to unlock Car. WoW!
 
Does this mean we are not getting this? Disappoint!

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Today Tim Cook took to the stage and introduced the world to the iCar 2.0.

He stated:

'Look at the gorgeous revolutionary design, wheels, windows, seats, our brilliant engineers have been very hard at work.
This year we are introducing a brand new revolution we at Apple are calling iWindscreen wipers, we think you will find them very useful as they allow the iCar to be used in all weathers now.
A true revolution'
 
Even if they are talking about a take over, it's OBVIOUSLY too soon to even discuss any details because if they were able to, then they would have a press release about it.

These ****** journalists are merely trying to pry information about a topic that they can't and don't want to discuss so they can build some story around nothing they can discuss.

These people are under NDAs with each other. They simply can't discuss anything until they can publish a press release.

I would have simply told this woman that there is nothing to discuss on that front and to not bother them until they have a press release to make ANY statement about anything related to both companies. Give them their privacy. Jeez.
 
69Mustang said:
Apple is launching a satellite network for the new and improved Apple TV. Elon's company will get those satellites in space. I mean, when you think about it that idea is just as valid as an iCar. Actually more valid.
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Yeah, the satellite network idea is the best, the one big thing that is a sure thing. Musk has the rockets. And his will be the best. And they can work together on batteries and the factory for them. And of course the in-car iOS. Building cars is the least likely goal of Apple, but they could invest and be a partner in that way.
 
Retired Cat said:
Journalists seem to assume that Apple wanted something from Tesla, but what if it's Tesla that wants to buy something from Apple?

Tesla uses ARM processors in its cars. I think that right now they use nVidia Tegra 2 and 3. Maybe they are thinking about using Apple A7 or A8 for future cars since Apple seems to be very good at designing CPUs for low power but high performance products.
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thats what I'm thinking, its a two way street.
 
7thson said:
Here's a wild thought: Elon Musk as the next CEO of Apple.
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Thats kind of what I came here to post. Apple would gain more from having Elon on their board then anything other outcome. Elon Musk is Steve Jobs like (maybe more in a higher regard when he is all said and done). I don't think Elon would sell Tesla right now because he has a plan for the future. He wants to see it though that HIS company succeed and electric cars become a reality, same thing he is doing with solar city and space x. He does not need the money. I think when all said and done, Elon Musk will be one of the greatest innovators we've ever known. Up there with Thomas Edison and D'vinchi.

My dad owns a model S and they really are so efficient and such a unique driving experience, not to mention this devout following and amazing customer service. Man its good to be a TSLA stock holder!
 
-LikesMac- said:
Wow, news have got themselves all coiled up here. :D

I kid, I kid. What would Apple do with Tesla, though? Make an electric iCar? :rolleyes:
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My money would be battery technology. That's what makes the most sense.

Of course they could also work more in integrating iOS into the car, far more than it ever has been. It maybe even a device, comparable to MS sync, that is sold within cars. These latter options would be a side venture, if I had to guess. Priorit is battery tech.

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reden said:
Very unlikely? You mean there's still a chance?
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There's always a chance.

But the term "very unlikely" is a great way to admit absolutely nothing. This keeps share holders feeling safe, while at the same time. Or directly a lie (assuming they do plan to sell).

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saintforlife said:
Makes me wonder what a Tesla-Apple merger could have brought us...Apple's first 12" iPad!

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I know this is only in jest, but in thinking something similar. Deeper iOS integration.
 
Apple needs to stay focused on what they are doing and not get distracted by the iCar.

I'd guess they where in discussions for integration with Tesla software. Maybe Apple was thinking about investing in Tesla if it meant some sort of exclusivity.
 
seamer said:
Sapphire for windscreens (chipproof) and other glass surfaces. Potentially the steering wheel and radio controls, too. Basically if a fingerprint can get on it via regular use -> there's sapphire.

Combined with the rumored curved glass for iWatch, the sapph might actually make an interesting body in strength and weight.
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If you're talking about a car body, physics and materials science say nope. Not feasible.
 
yano729 said:
Thats kind of what I came here to post. Apple would gain more from having Elon on their board then anything other outcome. Elon Musk is Steve Jobs like (maybe more in a higher regard when he is all said and done). I don't think Elon would sell Tesla right now because he has a plan for the future. He wants to see it though that HIS company succeed and electric cars become a reality, same thing he is doing with solar city and space x. He does not need the money. I think when all said and done, Elon Musk will be one of the greatest innovators we've ever known. Up there with Thomas Edison and D'vinchi.

My dad owns a model S and they really are so efficient and such a unique driving experience, not to mention this devout following and amazing customer service. Man its good to be a TSLA stock holder!
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Yeah, I was just speculating, but I really do think he would be a good fit. The board would be a good place for him to start. However, if for whatever reason Tim Cook vacated the position I think Elon Musk would be someone to court for the position. Not that he would want it, necessarily.
 
power tech

I suspect that Apple and Tesla could have a very fruitful information-sharing deal on power-saving technology.

Battery systems are a possible are of cooperation but the differences of scale and usage are such that there might be not much benefit.
 
7thson said:
Here's a wild thought: Elon Musk as the next CEO of Apple.
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Elon's ambitions are much bigger than Apple's focus. While he might make a good CEO, I doubt he'd remain happy for long. The world is better off with Elon doing his own thing.
 
petsounds said:
Elon's ambitions are much bigger than Apple's focus. While he might make a good CEO, I doubt he'd remain happy for long. The world is better off with Elon doing his own thing.
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Responsibilities of setting up a "game changing" company and seeing it through are much different from succesfully running the most valuable company. Pioneer he certainly is, but thats not a guarantee that he can run apple succesfully..It all depends where is "heart" lies..it often does with risk takers and pioneers..
 
petsounds said:
Elon's ambitions are much bigger than Apple's focus. While he might make a good CEO, I doubt he'd remain happy for long. The world is better off with Elon doing his own thing.
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Most likely. However, Steve Jobs kept up with Pixar while getting Apple back on the map. Granted, he credited Pixars success to its engineers, but it probably wouldn't exist as we know it were it not for him and his insight for what it could accomplish.
 
Oh please no. Then we'd have a Samsung car too. I don't want to witness that.
I'm joking. I seriously doubt this is about Apple buying Tesla to make a car.

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seamer said:
Sapphire for windscreens (chipproof) and other glass surfaces. Potentially the steering wheel and radio controls, too. Basically if a fingerprint can get on it via regular use -> there's sapphire.

Combined with the rumored curved glass for iWatch, the sapph might actually make an interesting body in strength and weight.
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Also, an iPad in the car, not Tesla's wannabe iPad. Their system is the best car system, but that's saying very little, and it's still goofy.

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Yelmurc said:
Apple needs to stay focused on what they are doing and not get distracted by the iCar.

I'd guess they where in discussions for integration with Tesla software. Maybe Apple was thinking about investing in Tesla if it meant some sort of exclusivity.
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If Apple buys a company, that company is now a subset of Apple. It's not like Apple is a certain team of Tim Cook, Jony Ive, etc. The acquisition comes with all the employees, possibly including the CEO. Apple could buy Tesla and do nothing with it but hold it as investment, or they could do things like putting a little Apple technology in the cars (just requires some programmers to be hired) and taking Tesla battery technology for their MacBooks. It's not like a corporation can't focus on multiple things at once, just one person can't, and they have to be careful with the Apple branding.
 
It's not an acquisition proposal.

It's not the iCar.

It's about integrating iOS into future Teslas. Actually this is plausible, given that there are already 600 bazillion recent rumors (and a few facts) about Apple trying to push Apple technologies into automobiles.
 
69Mustang said:
Apple is launching a satellite network for the new and improved Apple TV. Elon's company will get those satellites in space. I mean, when you think about it that idea is just as valid as an iCar. Actually more valid.
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Very interesting, I agree that is more likely than the iCar. But potentially more likely than anything is Apple acquiring battery technology and patents.

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GregAndonian said:
I'm not sure- But it WOULD prevent Facebook from buying them... :eek: ;)
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And Google :rolleyes:
 
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