Trimble recently announced that its positioning technology will provide data for navigation and driver-assistance systems in the Lucid Gravity electric vehicle. 

The integration of Trimble RTX and ProPoint Go technology enables centimeter-level positioning accuracy in areas where traditional GPS systems often struggle, including tunnels, parking garages, and dense urban environments.

Positioning Technology Integrated Into Lucid Gravity

The system combines satellite-based corrections with 6-axis inertial sensor data to improve vehicle location accuracy. While conventional automotive navigation systems typically operate with errors measured in meters, the Trimble solution reduces that margin to a few centimeters, helping validate lane-level position and vehicle orientation.

“This integration changes how vehicles understand their surroundings,” said Olivier Casabianca, vice president of advanced positioning at Trimble, in a Jan. 6 news release. “The system improves reliability in challenging environments where GPS alone is not sufficient.”

Trimble’s positioning technology supports several vehicle functions, including:

• Navigation continuity by maintaining accurate location, velocity, and heading in areas with limited GPS coverage.

• Inputs for hands-free driving assist systems that rely on precise highway positioning.

• More accurate battery range estimates through improved altitude and terrain data.

• Enhanced mapping and infotainment features enabled by lane-level positioning.

• High-accuracy vehicle tracking that can support fleet monitoring applications.

Availability And Deployment

The Trimble positioning system will be standard on new Lucid Gravity vehicles starting at the end of January 2026. Vehicles already in service will receive the updated functionality through an over-the-air software update.

More information on Trimble's automotive innovation is available on their website.