Lucid Group announced a strategic partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), a research institution based in Saudi Arabia. With this Lucid KAUST EV partnership, Lucid said it aims to leverage growing resources in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“KAUST’s research infrastructure and talent has the potential to further boost our technology leadership in many dimensions. That includes our ADAS and AD roadmap. It brings cutting-edge innovation from the lab to the road,” said Marc Winterhoff, Interim CEO at Lucid. “This collaboration also strengthens our global R&D footprint.”

Supercomputing Access Strengthens Lucid KAUST EV Partnership

As part of the Lucid KAUST EV partnership, Lucid will access KAUST’s supercomputing capabilities.

“KAUST is proud to partner with Lucid to join our research capabilities with their real-world EV expertise while contributing to the Kingdom’s strategic goals,” said Sir Edward Byrne AC, President of KAUST. “This collaboration underscores our joint commitment to pioneering innovative solutions in electric vehicle technology.”

“Access to high-performance computing at this level is truly transformative,” said Eric Bach, SVP of Product and Chief Engineer at Lucid. “It enhances our ability to develop advanced fluids, materials and alloys. As well as simulate real-world physics for crash safety and structural optimization, model fluid dynamics and thermal transfer, analyze electromagnetic flux, and accelerate AI training for digital twin technology, autonomous systems, and large language models.”

Next-Gen Engineering at the Heart of the Partnership

Lucid and KAUST will collaborate on designing and prototyping next-generation EV components and systems. Their joint efforts will integrate mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical engineering, the companies say. They will also focus on materials science research. The work will involve high-performance composites, heat-reflective glass coatings, and non-conventional materials that improve vehicle durability and efficiency.

KAUST’s advanced labs in King Abdullah Economic City will host these joint research activities.

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