Lucid develops steering, acceleration, braking on its autonomy-ready platform On May 11, Lucid said it is reimagining the robotaxi experience as it develops a next-generation autonomous ride service with Uber and Nuro. Beyond supplying the Lucid Gravity vehicles from its plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, Lucid is co-engineering core systems including steering, braking, and acceleration to deliver the predictable, repeatable performance required for ...

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he two permits enable driverless testing and passenger-carrying pilot operations, they do not yet authorize paid rides, and the CPUC Drivered Pilot Permit does not authorize driverless passenger operations. Nuro currently operates a fleet of nearly 100 robotaxi engineering vehicles, which are Lucid Gravity vehicles integrated with the Nuro Driver, that support testing and validation across multiple U.S. cities and states. In April, select Uber em...

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that was originally expected to begin by the end of 2026. On April 14, Lucid announced Silvio Napoli as Lucid's next CEO, with Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff continuing with Lucid in his former position as COO, and an expanded robotaxi partnership with Uber to provide a total of at least 35,000 Lucid Gravity and Lucid Midsize vehicles. Partner Nuro secured a California DMV permit for driverless testing in April as the companies look to begin driver...

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enerous CLTC range, with the larger battery delivering more than 750 kilometers. 4C fast charging replenishes the battery from 10% to 80% state of charge in just 13 minutes.  The E7X is equipped with Digital Matrix LED headlights. In the four-seat executive configuration, two rear seats offer zero-gravity experience, supported by 23-airbag pneumatic adjustment system. Multi-screen interaction with the AUDI Panoramic Display in the dashboard enab...

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pansion of its partnership with Uber, further supported by an additional long-term investment from Ayar Third Investment Company, an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund (PIF). As part of the agreement, Uber will increase its purchase commitment to at least 35,000 Lucid vehicles, including Lucid Gravity and Lucid Midsize crossovers. Uber has also committed to an additional USD 200 million investment in Lucid, raising Uber's total investments t...

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ational change across global markets. His experience spans manufacturing, supply chain, commercial execution, organizational performance, and business transformation. Napoli's deep operational expertise is expected to enable Lucid to achieve its next phase of growth as it scales production of Lucid Gravity and Lucid Air, advances the upcoming Midsize platform vehicles, pursues new streams of revenue through autonomy, robotaxi, and software-enable...

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ce. Super-ONE features a sporty, yet stable and dynamic driving experience by leveraging the lightweight platform advanced for N Series models and its wide stance with a widened tread. A thin battery is positioned under the center of the floor to concentrate heavy components and lower the center of gravity. This results in a vehicle weight of 1,090 kg (2,403 lbs.), one of the lightest in its class among all passenger EVs available in the Japanese...

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on period, characterized by divergent trends across different regions and OEMs. While the Chinese and North American markets are experiencing slowdowns or declines, growth in Europe, Asia (excluding China), and other emerging markets is driving global demand, clearly shifting the market's center of gravity toward a more diversified axis. These shifts are directly reflected in battery demand; consequently, manufacturers with a high dependency on s...

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almost doubling the 2,212 vehicles it produced in its Casa Grande, Arizona plant plus the 600 additional vehicles that were in transit to Saudi Arabia for final assembly at the company’s King Abdullah Economic City Plant in Q1 last year. The company delivered 3,093 vehicles in Q1 2026, with more Gravity SUVs in the mix than last year, down only slightly (0.5%) from the 3,109 vehicles it delivered in Q1 2025. Deliveries of the Lucid Gravity wer...

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Lucid recalls Gravity SUVs over rear seat welding issue On March 31, Lucid USA announced it was recalling 2025-2026 Gravity SUV vehicles as the lap belt anchor brackets on the second row seats may have insufficient welds, which can cause bracket failure.  The recall affects 4,476 of Lucid’s newest model that are currently in the U.S., and for a time, had held up production. The affected seat frames were manufactured by Camaco Automotive in Far...

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controlling the equipment and the operation panel for operating and stopping machines are connected in a virtual space to confirm the operation. As with the actual equipment, it faithfully reproduced the sensors' response, the pallet movement on which the product is placed, and even the effects of gravity when items fall from the conveyor. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on March 27, 2026)...

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Basemark, Finland, and Lucid Motors partner for augmented reality head-up display for Lucid Gravity On March 26, Basemark announced a strategic cooperation with Lucid Motors to bring Heads-Up (HUD) Augmented Reality to the Lucid Gravity’s user experience. The Gravity’s AR HUD hardware, feature set, UX, and UI design were developed in-house by Lucid. Working closely with Lucid, Basemark engineers used Basemark Rocksolid HMI tools to implement ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

0–100 km/h time of about 5.5 seconds with an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 580 km on a single charge. It comes with an 11kW home charger It is built on the TNGA GA-K platform with Lexus’ multi-path “Clean Tech x Elegance” philosophy, the eighth-generation ES combines a low-centre-of-gravity sedan stance, new-generation spindle body, DIRECT4 all-wheel-drive control, and enhanced structural. Its features include a 12.3-inch digital ...

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drive unit. Lucid also previewed planned software and technology updates, including an in-vehicle AI assistant and autonomy roadmap, strategy to monetize software and services as it scales, and its strategic relationship with Uber to deploy Lucid Midsize platform vehicles at a scale similar to the Gravity robotaxi program. Lucid's new Midsize platform has been engineered from the ground up to reduce costs and start with pricing below USD 50,000....

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Lucid Gravity receives Apple CarPlay, Android Auto through OTA update On March 11, Lucid Group announced it will start rolling out Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via an Over the Air (OTA) software update to Lucid Gravity owners in North America. The update, contained in the latest version of Lucid UX 3.5, is scheduled to be deployed to Gravity customers in the Middle East and Europe in later in March.      • Apple CarPlay will allow iPhone u...

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nd up 98% to 17,840 vehicles in 2025  •  Vehicle production takes place in Casa Grande, Arizona, as well as preparation of SKD kits for final assembly in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia During 2025, Lucid:  •  Improved execution across manufacturing and operations by ramping Lucid Gravity and reducing per unit costs   •  Advanced long-term growth platforms in autonomy, robotaxi development, and software while expanding manu...

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Horse Powertrain invests EUR 45 million to increase cylinder head production in Valladolid plant, Spain On February 24, Horse Powertrain announced that it has invested EUR 45 million to expand its cylinder head casting operations at its Valladolid plant, Spain. The new aluminum casting facility will be the first in Spain to use the Tilting Gravity Die Casting (TGDC) process. This method makes stronger and more durable cylinder heads, which are im...

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will integrate technologies derived from FORVIA’s Transformer Seat concept, unveiled at Auto Shanghai in 2025. Features include intelligent seat adjustments that adapt to occupant body characteristics and driving conditions. The design also incorporates lightweight metal frames and near-flat zero-gravity chairs, intended to improve comfort while minimizing spinal and joint strain. (From a press release dated February 18, 2026)...

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alization, automation, and portfolio rebalancing that are already underway. While tariffs remain a policy variable, their recurring and unpredictable nature is increasingly being internalized as a baseline assumption in production planning. Under these conditions, a continued shift in the center of gravity for production location and model allocation toward North America over the medium term cannot be ruled out. (GlobalData blog on February 6, 20...

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city 36.6 kWh thin lithium-ion battery under the floor, the models achieve a cruising range of 257 km in WLTC mode, without compromising loading space or usability. The models achieve maximum power of 47 kW and maximum torque of 126 Nm, with responsive acceleration performance. With a low center of gravity, handling stability has been improved. Vehicle rigidity is enhanced through BEV-specific structural reinforcements, while ride comfort is impr...

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