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Listeners will also get the latest updates on the mid-size platform, which remains on track for a 2027 production ramp with a target price point below $50,000. Additionally, the company provides progress reports on its autonomy program with Uber and Nuro, aiming for a commercial launch by the end of the year. Despite acknowledging execution risks, Lucid maintains that its primary growth targets and international expansions remain on schedule.\nSupport the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/\nOther Podcasts:\nBeyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm)\nBeyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/)\nShuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist)\n918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/)\nNews Links:\n\n \t\nLucid Group First Quarter 2026 Financial Results\n\n\n*Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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