Uber is investing $300 million in electric vehicle maker Lucid and a significant undisclosed amount into autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro. It plans to purchase at least 20,000 of Lucid's Gravity SUVs over the next six years, which will feature Nuro's autonomous system for a robotaxi service expected to launch in a major U.S. city next year. The partnership aims to combine efforts in developing driverless technology, with testing of prototype vehicles already ongoing. Uber has established collaborations with many firms worldwide to enhance autonomous vehicle capabilities.
Uber is investing $300 million into Lucid and plans to acquire 20,000 of its Gravity SUVs equipped with Nuro's autonomous vehicle system to launch a robotaxi service.
Nuro co-founder Dave Ferguson said the year-long agreement reflects Uber's serious commitment to a robotaxi program, showcasing the depth of the partnership.
Uber has spent two years securing partnerships with over 18 autonomous vehicle technology companies globally to enhance applications for self-driving systems.
Testing of a prototype driverless vehicle is already underway at Nuro’s proving grounds in Las Vegas, indicating significant progress on the robotaxi project.
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