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Ford to use Apple Maps software in self-driving tech for new EV platform

Ford is planning to integrate Apple software into its next-generation fleet of electric vehicles, which will in turn help power hands-free driving technology.Apple and Ford announced Thursday that Apple Maps will be included in the automakers' new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform through the use of Apple's MapKit for Automotive SDK. Ford's UEV will debut with a mid-size electric in 2027, and buyers won't need a separate Apple subscription to use the software in the vehicle.The UEV will harness that tech to give drivers turn-by-turn directions with the use of natural language, giving t...