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had 99 problems, and its stock price was one. Since its Feb. 2021 peak, the EV maker’s shares have nearly erased all value amid supply chain snags, missed production goals, and fading investor euphoria. But after years of doubt, fresh momentum and a $300M UberUBER

investment have finally put signs of life back in Lucid’s headlights.

• Shares rose as much as 9% Tuesday after Lucid detailed plans to integrate Nvidia’sNVDA
  self-driving platform — aiming for “eyes-off, hands-off, mind-off” vehicles.
• The partnership extends to Lucid’s new AI factory — leveraging Nvidia’s Omniverse platform to boost quality, lower costs, and accelerate vehicle deliveries.

Under the hood: With the roadmap in place and new partnerships underway, Lucid is already testing more than 100 self-driving SUVs in the Bay Area ahead of a 2026 Uber launch. The company plans to deploy over 20K vehicles through the platform over the next six years. Meanwhile, Lucid’s new midsize crossover priced under $50K, its vehicle-to-home power tech, and a European distribution push signal a broader strategy. Still, profits remain elusive — and with earnings on Nov. 5, markets will ultimately decide if this new spark can keep the engine running.