At this point, a physical Apple Car sure is feeling a lot like a poorly kept secret. According to a new report from Reuters on Tuesday, Apple is busy discussing a potential battery deal with China's CATL and BYD. The tech giant wouldn't need automotive batteries if it didn't have its eye on building a real car, as opposed to just car software, that's for sure.

Citing sources familiar with the discussions, Apple wants to use a lithium-phosphate battery due to their cheaper construction and use of iron, rather than cobalt or nickel. It's not clear if these talks include previously reported "game-changing" battery technology Apple supposedly developed for its car program.

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