Lucid Group, Inc., renowned for producing cutting-edge electric vehicles, has unveiled a groundbreaking alliance with NVIDIA aimed at advancing towards full vehicle autonomy and enhancing intelligent manufacturing processes.

This collaboration will enable Lucid to integrate NVIDIA DRIVE AV technology into its upcoming passenger vehicles, positioning them among the first privately owned cars equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities.

Additionally, Lucid plans to utilize NVIDIA's Industrial AI platform to revolutionize its production environment.

The partnership includes Lucid’s initiative to implement a unified AI factory powered by NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA AI Enterprise.

This will facilitate smart manufacturing, optimize processes, and bolster operational flexibility.

"Our vision is clear: to build the best vehicles on the market," stated Marc Winterhoff, interim CEO of Lucid.

"We've already established a benchmark in core EV attributes through proprietary technology that delivers unparalleled range, efficiency, space, performance, and handling.

Now, we are stepping forward by merging cutting-edge AI with our engineering prowess to create the smartest and safest autonomous vehicles on roads today.

Our partnership with NVIDIA underscores our commitment to sustaining American innovation leadership in the global race for autonomous mobility."

Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA commented, "As vehicles transform into software-defined supercomputers on wheels, new opportunities arise - allowing us to reimagine mobility infused with intelligence at every step.

Together with Lucid, we are propelling the future of autonomous transportation powered by AI, built upon NVIDIA's comprehensive automotive platform."

The journey towards autonomy for Lucid began in 2021 with DreamDrive Pro-its proprietary advanced driver assistance system launched within the Lucid Air model.

Recent upgrades have introduced features like hands-free driving and automated lane changes via over-the-air software enhancements.

Progressing further in this domain entails deploying NVIDIA DRIVE AV for L2++ (eyes-on) autonomy in forthcoming models such as Lucid Gravity while moving towards fully functional L4 (eyes-off) self-driving capabilities.

This ambitious goal involves incorporating an extensive array of sensors-including cameras, radar systems alongside lidar-and dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor computers operating on safety-certified DriveOS architecture from NVIDIA; these innovations form a centralized computing structure designed to manage automated functions seamlessly whilst providing scalable solutions as autonomy progresses.

The collaboration also introduces additional autonomous functionalities within Lucid Gravity-fortifying its international stance following European introductions-with software-driven platforms ensuring continuous evolution through routine updates so that innovation remains sustained throughout vehicle lifecycles.