LUCID CUTS 1,500 JOBS IN SECOND LAYOFF THIS YEAR
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Lucid Motors laid off 1,500 workers, marking the company's second major workforce reduction in 2024. The cuts are part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at streamlining operations.
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