Nuro
Coverage of Nuro in the Nexus archive.
- Before Lucid axed his role and downsized, the COO told us about the company's robotaxi bet
Lucid Motors eliminated the COO role and cut 18% of its workforce to focus on profitability. The ex-COO emphasized a capital-efficient robotaxi strategy through partnerships with Uber and Nuro, targeting a 2026 San Francisco launch with 35,000 vehicles.
- Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage
Nuro, a former delivery robot company, has shifted to robotaxis in 2024 and partnered with Uber and Lucid to deploy tens of thousands of vehicles across the US, securing hundreds of millions in funding. The company believes being a 'second mover' in the robotaxi space offers strategic advantages over leader Waymo.
- Nuro approved to test its driverless Uber robotaxis on California roads
Nuro has been approved to test its driverless robotaxis on California roads. Uber and Nuro plan to start fully autonomous testing later this year. The testing is a significant step towards the development of autonomous transportation.
- Nuro receives driverless testing permit ahead of Uber robotaxi service launch
Nuro, a Silicon Valley autonomous vehicle startup, has received a permit for driverless testing ahead of Uber's robotaxi service launch. The company has not yet started driverless testing. Nuro's permit is a significant step towards the development of autonomous vehicle technology.
- Lucid sells more robotaxis to Uber, appoints a new CEO
Lucid expanded its robotaxi deal with Uber, increasing the purchase of Gravity SUVs from 20,000 to 35,000 units. The company also appointed a new CEO from an elevator/escalator manufacturer, marking a shift in leadership.
- Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi service in San Francisco
Uber and Nuro have launched testing for a premium robotaxi service in San Francisco. Uber employees can now request Lucid robotaxis as part of the trial.