Apple and Tesla have actually been noted to switch staff members on the routine, particularly with development for Project Titan increase in Cupertino. It appears Tim Cook & Co. are it once again, this time apparently catching former Tesla VP of Automobile Engineering Chris Porritt to deal with “special projects.” It’s quite simple to link the dots between hiring a car engineer an Apple’s own vehicle aspirations. It is reported that Porritt is the latest former Tesla staff member making the leap to Apple, filling a senior position with somebody who has experience with EVs and worked as Aston Martin’s chief engineer.
Reports emerged some months ago that Project Titan’s lead Steve Zadesky left Apple. It seems that Porritt could be the new department chief. Porritt has dealt with Aston Martin’s One-77 supercar, DB9 and V12 Zagato earlier. At Tesla, he reportedly worked both the Model S, Model X and Model 3 chassis. Porritt signs up with a number of folks with vehicle experience who Apple worked with in latest months, and also engineers from Mercedes.
Last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk jokingly regarded Apple as the “Tesla graveyard” based upon the firm’s routine for employing the automaker’s former engineers. Musk hasn’t been above returning the favor, as Tesla has also haired folks who operated in Cupertino at some time. And now that Apple is working on a car of its own, staff member switching is probably going to remain continued.
