Uber to Open Two India Engineering Campuses, Invests $200 Million in Lucid EV Deal
UBER•Uber will establish two new engineering campuses in India to enhance its product development and infrastructure operations through a data center partnership. The company also secured a major deal with Lucid to integrate 35,000 electric vehicles into its network and committed $200 million in equity investment.
1. India Campus Expansion
Uber is expanding its technology footprint in India by opening two new engineering campuses dedicated to product development and infrastructure operations. The initiative includes a partnership with a local data center provider to support software engineering, data analytics and network reliability for its global services.
2. Lucid EV Partnership
Uber has entered a strategic agreement with Lucid to add 35,000 electric vehicles to its rideshare fleet, accompanied by a $200 million equity investment in Lucid. This partnership aims to accelerate Uber’s electrification goals, reduce fleet emissions and support its long-term sustainability targets.
