Apple’s alleged car testing facility has drawn the ire of residents in the surrounding Sunnyvale neighborhood.
A letter to city officials complained of “motor noises at 11:00pm,” audible through closed windows, according to an AppleInsider report.
A local resident told 5KPIX of a “high-pitched hum” that sounded like motors being tested, occasionally punctuated by “slamming, clanking, almost a grinding sound.”
The property was purchased by an obscure entity believed to be an Apple-controlled shell company. The city has approved the site for use as an “auto work area” and a repair garage, fueling speculation that it serves as a satellite headquarters for Apple’s alleged Project Titan car development initiative.
It is possible the noises are simply tied to construction work at the facility, or if neighbors are catching an audial glimpse of Apple’s automotive skunkworks in action. In any case, the owners are said to have received approval to build a 10-foot privacy fence around the building.
Security guards have allegedly followed locals who walk their dogs near the site. If true, the aggressive tactics may be contributing to heightened frustration and paranoia in the community.
Recent reports suggest Project Titan may have encountered difficulties establishing clear goals as executives ramp up pressure to finalize a product before the end of the decade.
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