Apple has finally confirmed its interest in self-driving cars through a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The letter, written by Apple’s director of product integrity Steven Kenner, said the company is “excited about the potential of automated systems in many areas, including transportation” and said there are “significant societal benefits of automated vehicles.” See Also: Apple in talks with suppliers to build augmented reality glasses Apple also called for the regulator to not introduce too many rules that would harm the emerging industry.