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Lucid EV Sales Jump 55% With New SUV Launch
InnovationJan 21

Lucid EV Sales Jump 55% With New SUV Launch

California's Lucid Motors delivered nearly 16,000 electric vehicles in 2025, marking a 55% jump from the previous year as its new Gravity SUV hit the roads. The luxury EV maker is now setting its sights on a more affordable model to compete with Tesla's bestsellers.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Washington Opens Door for Rivian and Lucid Direct Sales
SolutionsMar 17

Washington Opens Door for Rivian and Lucid Direct Sales

Washington state is about to let two more electric vehicle makers sell cars directly to customers, breaking Tesla's decade-long monopoly on showroom sales. The bipartisan bill sailed through the legislature and could soon let buyers test drive and purchase Rivian and Lucid vehicles without visiting a traditional dealership.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Lucid Plans Robotaxis and Path to Profitability by 2030
InnovationMar 13

Lucid Plans Robotaxis and Path to Profitability by 2030

Electric vehicle maker Lucid just unveiled its most ambitious growth plan yet, targeting positive cash flow by decade's end through robotaxis, affordable midsize cars, and AI-powered software. The company is expanding from luxury sedans into a $700 billion market opportunity.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Lucid Opens Saudi Arabia's First Car Factory
VideosFeb 12

Lucid Opens Saudi Arabia's First Car Factory

Electric vehicle maker Lucid just completed Saudi Arabia's first-ever car manufacturing plant, transforming a desert location into a high-tech production hub. By 2029, this facility could produce 150,000 affordable electric vehicles annually for markets across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Lucid Partners With Uber to Launch 35,000 Robotaxis
VideosMay 5

Lucid Partners With Uber to Launch 35,000 Robotaxis

Lucid Motors just secured a deal to deliver 35,000 autonomous vehicles to Uber's new robotaxi service, partnering with tech firm Nuro and fleet manager Oro. While other automakers struggled after tax credit cuts, this underdog EV maker is accelerating into the future of self-driving transportation.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Uber Tests Self-Driving Lucid SUVs in San Francisco
InnovationApr 14

Uber Tests Self-Driving Lucid SUVs in San Francisco

Uber employees are now riding in fully autonomous Lucid Gravity SUVs around San Francisco, marking a major step toward launching a fleet of 20,000 robotaxis. The driverless vehicles, powered by tech from Nuro, could be available to the public later this year.

Electrek2 min read
Washington Opens Direct EV Sales for Rivian and Lucid
SolutionsMar 2

Washington Opens Direct EV Sales for Rivian and Lucid

Two electric vehicle makers just won the right to sell cars directly to Washington customers, ending years of legislative gridlock. The breakthrough deal between manufacturers and car dealers could make EVs more accessible across the state.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Window-Washing Drones Raise $20M as Demand Soars
InnovationMar 25

Window-Washing Drones Raise $20M as Demand Soars

A robotics company making drones that clean skyscraper windows just raised $20 million because they can't keep up with demand. Instead of building robots that dance, Lucid Bots focused on solving a dangerous real-world problem.

TechCrunch2 min read
Saudi Arabia's First Car Factory Trains EV Workforce
InnovationJan 21

Saudi Arabia's First Car Factory Trains EV Workforce

Rockwell Automation is powering Saudi Arabia's first car manufacturing plant with advanced software while training local workers to build electric vehicles. The partnership supports Lucid's new EV facility and the Kingdom's Vision 2030 development goals.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
Saudi Arabia Installs 100 Free EV Chargers for Drivers
VideosMay 8

Saudi Arabia Installs 100 Free EV Chargers for Drivers

Luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid just installed 100 free charging stations across Saudi Arabia, joining hundreds of other no-cost chargers already available at malls, workplaces, and parking lots. The move makes going electric more affordable than ever in a country rapidly building its EV infrastructure.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Scientists Help People Solve Puzzles While They Dream
InnovationFeb 17

Scientists Help People Solve Puzzles While They Dream

Researchers successfully helped lucid dreamers work through unsolved puzzles during sleep by playing associated sounds. Those who dreamed about the puzzles were more than twice as likely to solve them the next day.

New Scientist3 min read
Uber's Driverless Robotaxis Clear Key California Testing Hurdle
InnovationMay 6

Uber's Driverless Robotaxis Clear Key California Testing Hurdle

Uber-backed Nuro just got the green light to test fully autonomous robotaxis on California roads without human drivers. It's a major milestone toward deploying 100,000 driverless vehicles across America.

Engadget2 min read
Scientists Use Sound to Plant Dream Ideas, Boost Problem-Solving
InnovationFeb 19

Scientists Use Sound to Plant Dream Ideas, Boost Problem-Solving

Northwestern University researchers successfully planted puzzle-solving ideas into people's dreams using sound cues during REM sleep. Participants doubled their puzzle-solving abilities after just one night of "dream engineering." ##

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Uber's Driverless Robotaxis Hit San Francisco Streets in 2026
InnovationJan 27

Uber's Driverless Robotaxis Hit San Francisco Streets in 2026

Uber's new electric robotaxis are already driving themselves on Bay Area roads, bringing fully autonomous rides to riders later this year. The vehicles show passengers exactly what they see and plan, making driverless travel feel less mysterious.

Fox News Tech2 min read
Uber Robotaxis Coming to California Streets by Late 2026
InnovationMay 6

Uber Robotaxis Coming to California Streets by Late 2026

California just cleared the way for driverless Uber rides in luxury electric SUVs. The tech that could transform how millions of people get around is moving from the testing phase to real roads.

TechCrunch3 min read
Rivian Backs Ballot to Break Tesla's Washington Sales Monopoly
SolutionsJan 27

Rivian Backs Ballot to Break Tesla's Washington Sales Monopoly

Washington voters could soon decide whether electric vehicle makers beyond Tesla can sell cars directly to consumers. Rivian has pledged $4.6 million to bring the choice to the ballot in 2026.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Scientists Use Music to Boost Problem-Solving in Dreams
Health & WellnessFeb 11

Scientists Use Music to Boost Problem-Solving in Dreams

Researchers played musical cues during REM sleep to guide volunteers' dreams toward unsolved puzzles. The dreamers improved at solving those puzzles the next day.

Live Science2 min read
Washington Voters May Decide EV Sales in 2026
InnovationJan 27

Washington Voters May Decide EV Sales in 2026

Electric vehicle buyers in Washington could soon have more choices at the dealership. Rivian is backing a ballot measure to let more EV makers sell directly to consumers, breaking Tesla's current exclusive access.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Rivian Backs $5M Ballot Push for Direct EV Sales in Washington
InnovationJan 26

Rivian Backs $5M Ballot Push for Direct EV Sales in Washington

Electric truck maker Rivian is investing nearly $5 million in a ballot measure that would let Washington voters decide if more EV companies can sell cars directly to consumers. If successful, it could reshape how electric vehicles reach buyers across America.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Iowa Bill Lets Tesla, Rivian Sell EVs Direct to Buyers
InnovationFeb 11

Iowa Bill Lets Tesla, Rivian Sell EVs Direct to Buyers

Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow electric vehicle makers like Tesla and Rivian to sell cars directly to customers, eliminating the need for traditional dealerships. If passed, Iowans could buy EVs in their home state instead of traveling elsewhere.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read

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