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EV company Lucid opens studio in Plano even despite Texas' idiotic laws

Behold the Air, Lucid's electric vehicle. Lucid

A new electric car company has come to DFW: Lucid Group, a California startup known for its sleek sedans, opened its first Studio location in the state of Texas in Plano, at Legacy West.

According to a release, it's the 29th Lucid Studio and service center location in North America and the 32nd in the world, including a recent opening in Geneva.

Lucid describes its mission as to encourage the adoption of sustainable energy by making the most captivating luxury electric vehicles. The company was initially founded in 2007 as a battery maker but segued into EVs in 2018 when former Tesla engineer Peter Rawlinson came aboard.

Their flagship luxury sedan is the Air, which gets an estimated 520 miles on a single charge and starts at $87,000. The car is produced at Lucid's factory in Casa Grande, Arizona and deliveries are being made to customers in the U.S. and Canada. They're also said to be working on an SUV.

Texas' non-business-friendly laws, specifically laws that favor dealerships, do not allow companies like Lucid to sell directly to consumers, and Lucid Group has filed a lawsuit in Texas claiming that state's rules on automotive dealerships hurt its ability to sell vehicles in the state. (Lucid is not the only one; Tesla is also unable to sell vehicles in Texas.)

For now, the Studio in Plano will alllow customers to experience the brand and obtain information about its products with a Virtual Reality Experience that combines the physical and virtual worlds to showcase finishes and materials.

Additional locations will continue to open as Lucid expands its presence in North America and globally. Customers can visit during normal business hours or can book a personal appointment by contacting Lucid at lucidmotors.com/contact.

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6 female founders in Dallas make prestigious Inc. 500 list for 2025

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Six innovative female founders from greater Dallas have been recognized by Inc. Magazine for leading their industries forward.

The women were named to Inc.'s Female Founders 500 list, which features female entrepreneurs based in the U.S. The group attracted approximately $9 billion in 2024 revenue and $10.6 billion in funding, according to Inc.

“Female founders know what struggle is, but they’re also experts of improvisation, adaptability, and creativity. The women featured on this year’s list exemplify these qualities," Diana Ransom, Inc. executive editor said in a release. "Through times of uncertainty, their unwavering dedication and steadfast leadership are not only inspiring but vital to driving progress.”

The Dallas honorees represent industries ranging from content creation software to custom garden kits to bakeries.

Here are the Dallas-area founders, their companies, and why Inc. says they chose them:

Amber Capone, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (Southlake). "For partnering with Stanford University on a study about Ibogaine therapy in veterans with traumatic brain injury, and premiering a documentary on psychedelic-assisted therapy at the Telluride Film Festival."

Amber Venz Box, LTK. "For helping content creators build their own businesses by developing a platform that drives $5 billion in purchases annually with more than 40 million monthly shoppers."

Donna Letier, Gardenuity. "For delivering wellness-focused customized gardening kits and experiences to consumers and businesses nationwide, securing $5.5 million in funding and growing its corporate wellness platform by 300 percent."

Susan Sarich, SusieCakes. "For opening five new bakeries, including two in new markets, increasing sales through marketing campaigns tied to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Wicked, and launching a new loyalty program app that has grown memberships by 50 percent."

Suzanne Miller, SPM Communications. "For overcoming economic hurdles and leading this long-running marketing and PR agency to replace nearly $1 million in lost business."

Tera Davis, CyberOne Security (Plano). "For transitioning the company to women-led and women-owned, adding 36 new customers and hiring more than two dozen cybersecurity professionals."

In all, 28 Texas female founders made this list. See the full list of winners here.

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This story originally appeared on our sister site, InnovationMap.

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