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This is Uber’s new robotaxi from Lucid and Nuro
Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro have unveiled the production-intent version of their collaborative robotaxi at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, with public road testing already underway and a commercial launch planned later this year in the San Francisco Bay Area. The robotaxi is based on Lucid’s Gravity SUV and integrates advanced autonomous technology, including high-resolution cameras, solid-state lidar, radar sensors, and Nvidia’s Drive AGX Thor computer. A distinctive roof-mounted “halo” houses sensors and LED lights to help riders identify the vehicle. Unlike competitors like Waymo, which retrofit vehicles post-production, Lucid incorporates the autonomy hardware during the Gravity’s manufacturing process at its Arizona factory, improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The vehicle features a user interface designed by Uber, with screens both on the halo to greet riders and inside the cabin to display ride information such as estimated drop-off time, remaining ride duration, climate controls, and support options. The interior includes a large 34-inch curved OLED display
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Lucid Motors significantly increased its electric vehicle production in 2025, doubling output to 18,378 units compared to the previous year. The company produced 8,412 vehicles in the fourth quarter alone, surpassing production in the first half of the year at its Casa Grande, Arizona factory. Deliveries also rose by 55% to 15,841 vehicles in 2025, signaling a recovery from earlier production and quality challenges, particularly with its new Gravity SUV. Despite these gains, Lucid’s actual production and delivery numbers remain well below the ambitious targets set in its 2021 public listing, which projected 135,000 vehicles delivered in 2025. The early part of 2025 was marked by difficulties ramping up Gravity SUV production and addressing significant quality and software issues, prompting interim CEO Marc Winterhoff to acknowledge customer frustrations and commit to resolving these problems. Looking ahead, Lucid plans to launch its first mid-sized EV on a new platform, priced around $50
energyelectric-vehiclesEV-productionautomotive-technologyLucid-Motorselectric-SUVssustainable-transportationLucid Motors’ chief engineer leaves after 10 years
Lucid Motors announced that Eric Bach, its chief engineer and Senior Vice President of Product, is leaving the company after more than ten years, having joined in 2015 following stints at Tesla and Volkswagen. Alongside Bach, Vice President of Quality Jeri Ford is retiring and will be succeeded by Marnie Levergood from Scout Motors. Additionally, Senior Vice President of Powertrain Emad Dlala is being promoted to oversee all Engineering and Digital functions. These leadership changes come amid ongoing executive turnover, including departures of key roles such as head of investor relations and senior vice presidents in operations, software quality, and marketing. This executive reshuffle occurs during a pivotal phase for Lucid Motors, which remains without a permanent CEO since Peter Rawlinson’s sudden resignation in February 2025, with interim CEO Marc Winterhoff currently in charge. The company recently launched its luxury SUV, the Gravity, which it anticipates will outperform its Air sedan in sales. Lucid is also developing a more affordable
energyelectric-vehiclesautomotive-engineeringLucid-MotorspowertrainEV-industrytransportation-technologyLucid Motors sets record as Gravity sales pick up and tax credit expires
Lucid Motors reported a record delivery of 4,078 vehicles in the third quarter of 2025, driven by increased sales of its Gravity SUVs and a surge in customers seeking to benefit from the expiring federal EV tax credit. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of rising deliveries for the Saudi-owned luxury electric vehicle maker, although it remains behind the ambitious targets set during its 2021 public offering, which raised $4 billion. The company’s growth mirrors a broader industry trend, with Tesla, Ford, General Motors, and even Rivian experiencing significant third-quarter sales increases. Despite these gains, Lucid’s reliance on leased vehicles for tax credit eligibility complicates the assessment of the credit’s impact, and detailed breakdowns of Gravity versus Air sedan deliveries have not been disclosed. The company continues to expand its market presence, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where it has produced over 1,000 vehicles and plans to establish a full manufacturing facility. Additionally, Lucid secured a notable partnership with Uber,
energyelectric-vehiclesautonomous-vehiclesrobotaxisLucid-MotorsEV-tax-creditautomotive-technologyUber, Lucid, & Nuro Join Forces To Create Robotaxis - CleanTechnica
Uber has announced a new partnership with electric vehicle maker Lucid and autonomous driving technology company Nuro to develop and deploy robotaxis in major U.S. cities starting in 2026. The collaboration aims to introduce up to 20,000 Lucid Gravity electric vehicles equipped with Nuro’s Level 4 self-driving system into Uber’s ride-hailing fleet over the next six years. These vehicles will be owned and operated by Uber or third-party fleet partners and exclusively accessible through the Uber platform. This initiative marks Uber’s renewed commitment to robotaxis after a fatal accident involving one of its prototypes in 2018, with the company planning to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into the partnership. The Lucid Gravity is particularly suited for robotaxi service due to its 450-mile range, which reduces downtime for charging and increases operational efficiency. Nuro’s AI-first autonomous system, proven through years of driverless deployments, will be integrated with Lucid’s advanced vehicle architecture, which features fully redundant zonal
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Uber has announced a partnership with Lucid Motors and Nuro to deploy over 20,000 robotaxis across multiple markets within the next six years. These autonomous vehicles will be Lucid cars equipped with Nuro’s Level 4 autonomous driving software, the Nuro Driver™ system. Uber or its third-party partners will own the vehicles, and the collaboration aims to leverage Uber’s extensive user base of approximately 150 million app users to accelerate adoption of robotaxi services. A prototype combining Lucid’s vehicle platform and Nuro’s autonomous technology is already operational on a closed circuit at Nuro’s Las Vegas testing facility. The partnership involves significant financial commitments from Uber, including multi-hundred-million dollar investments in both Lucid and Nuro, signaling a strategic move to deepen its presence in the autonomous vehicle market. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized the transformative potential of autonomous vehicles for urban mobility, while Lucid’s interim CEO Marc Winterhoff highlighted the company’s advanced vehicle architecture and suitability for
robotautonomous-vehiclesrobotaxiself-driving-technologyUberLucid-MotorsNuroUber partners with Nuro, invests $300M in Lucid to launch upscale robotaxi service
Uber is making significant investments to launch a premium robotaxi service by partnering with electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle (AV) startup Nuro. The ride-hailing company announced a $300 million investment in Lucid, along with a commitment to purchase at least 20,000 of Lucid’s new Gravity SUVs over the next six years. These vehicles will be equipped with Nuro’s autonomous driving technology and operated by Uber or its third-party fleet partners. Uber also plans to invest an undisclosed multi-hundred-million-dollar amount in Nuro, reportedly exceeding its investment in Lucid. The collaboration aims to debut a robotaxi service in a major U.S. city as early as next year. The partnership between Uber, Lucid, and Nuro has been in development for about a year, with joint engineering efforts already underway, including prototype testing on a closed track in Las Vegas. This deal underscores Uber’s aggressive strategy to dominate the autonomous vehicle market, building on its existing
robotautonomous-vehiclesrobotaxielectric-vehiclesEV-technologyNuroLucid-MotorsLucid sales inch forward as EV maker pushes to ramp Gravity production
Lucid Motors reported a record delivery of 3,309 vehicles in the second quarter, marking a 6% increase from the previous quarter, alongside producing 3,863 vehicles—nearly 1,000 more than the prior period. Despite this progress in a challenging EV market, the company still faces a significant shortfall in meeting its 2024 production target of 20,000 vehicles, having produced only 6,075 in the first half of the year. To close this gap, Lucid aims to ramp up production of its new all-electric Gravity SUV, which began production in December 2024 but initially was mostly sold to employees, family, and friends. The customer base is gradually shifting toward general consumers, though production has been slower than expected due to tariff pressures and a focus on quality. CEO Marc Winterhoff emphasized that supply chain bottlenecks experienced earlier in the year are being resolved and stressed the importance of prioritizing quality over speed. While Lucid has not disclosed
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