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US government lab is probing Chinese lidar for security vulnerabilities
A Department of Energy lab is investigating whether Chinese lidar sensors might pose a security risk if they…
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Lucid Motors just delayed its affordable EV. Now what?
Lucid Motors was just months away from releasing its most affordable electric vehicle yet, a crossover SUV called…
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Lucid’s turnaround plan hinges on $1.4B in cash savings, robotaxis
Lucid Motors said Tuesday that its “operational reset” will focus on $1.4 billion in cash reductions along with…
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Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family, has purchased a 5% stake…
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Lucid Motors denies report it’s considering bankruptcy
Lucid Motors is denying a report that it’s weighing filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Nick Twork, the…
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Lucid Motors’ CFO is out as its new CEO continues leadership shakeup
The new CEO of Lucid Motors is continuing to restructure the company after announcing hundreds of job cuts…
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TechCrunch Mobility: Travis Kalanick’s return proves it really is 2016 again
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.…
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Lucid Motors shows off robotaxi concept called ‘Lunar’
Lucid Motors has debuted a robotaxi concept vehicle that it’s calling the “Lucid Lunar,” which it showed off…
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Lucid Motors slashes 12% of its workforce as it seeks profitability
Lucid Motors is laying off 12% of its workforce in a bid to “improve operational effectiveness and optimize…
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Lucid Motors doubled EV output in 2025 after early Gravity SUV struggles
Lucid Motors built twice as many electric vehicles in 2025 as it did in the prior year, a…