Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) has begun deploying an over-the-air software update for its Gravity SUV that adds hands-free highway driving in North America, the centerpiece of a broader release that also revises the electric SUV’s navigation, headlights and charging functions. The hands-free capability runs through DreamDrive 2 Pro, an optional driver-assistance package that supports […]
PPG Partners with Lucid Motors on Electric Vehicle Paint Technology
PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) announced Thursday it has developed specialized exterior coatings for Lucid Motors’ luxury electric vehicles using the company’s Andaro pigment nanodispersion technology. The collaboration produced unique color effects for Lucid’s Air sedan and Gravity SUV lines, including the brand’s signature Zenith Red finish. The technology increases chroma, or color intensity, and provides […]
Uber Partners with Lucid and Nuro for 20,000-Vehicle Robotaxi Program
Uber Technologies Inc. announced Thursday a partnership with electric vehicle maker Lucid Group Inc. and autonomous driving company Nuro Inc. to deploy 20,000 or more self-driving vehicles over six years. The robotaxi program will use Lucid Gravity vehicles equipped with Nuro’s Level 4 autonomous driving system, called the Nuro Driver. The first launch is planned […]