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Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation strengthened their commitment to youth, supporting science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) programs in Southern Nevada. Genesis Inspiration Foundation donated $25,000 to Positively Arts, a nonprofit that uses the transformational power of the arts to empower youth with essential life skills. Genesis Gives, Genesis Motor America's corporate social responsibility initiative, also organized a STEAM workshop at Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada for more than 40 middle school students. Genesis Inspiration Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to Positively Arts. Since 2014, Positively Arts has served over 20,000 children through mentorship programs and provided more than $200,000 in scholarships to over 10,000 low-income and at-risk children in Southern Nevada. This donation will help Positively Arts expand its arts programming, providing more youth with the tools, positive outlets, and community support they need to excel in every aspect of their lives. Genesis hosted its STEAM workshop in partnership with Child Creativity Lab at Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada. More than 40 middle school students learned about the automotive industry, gaining firsthand insight into the product development process and interacting with a Genesis GV60. Turning imagination into innovation, students then designed and developed their own future mobility vehicles with upcycled materials. Genesis Gives Genesis Gives is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Genesis Motor America. Expanding on the brand's commitment to the highest standards of performance and its athletic elegance design identity, Genesis Gives supports nonprofit organizations with the goal of improving access to, and performance in, youth sports and STEAM education in under-resourced communities. Since 2022, Genesis has donated over $2 million to support communities across the country. For more information, visit www.genesisgives.com. Genesis Inspiration Foundation Genesis Inspiration Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to connecting youth to the transformative power of the arts. Our mission is to improve educational outcomes by providing access to arts programs that engage and inspire children in under-resourced communities. Founded in 2018, the Genesis Inspiration Foundation has awarded over $13 million in grants to expand youth arts at museums, schools, and community organizations nationwide. With the support of Genesis and its retailers, we are introducing children to a new world of the possible. To learn more, visit us online at www.genesisinspirationfoundation.org.

FARADAY FUTURE LAUNCHES THREE SERIES OF ROBOT PRODUCTS IN LAS VEGAS AT THE ANNUAL NADA SHOW, AIMING TO BECOME THE FIRST U.S. COMPANY TO DELIVER BOTH HUMANOID AND BIONIC ROBOTS Three robotic products, FF Futurist, FF Master, and FX Aegis, start sales and pre-order collection on the same day, with the first batch of deliveries planned for the end of February. The Mobile Manipulator Robot Series is planned to be launched in the second quarter. Pricing of the three robots was also announced with the FF Futurist series starting from $34,990, plus $5,000 Ecosystem Skill Package; the FF Master series starting from $19,990, plus $3,000 Ecosystem Skill Package; and the FX Aegis series, starting from $2,499, plus $1,000 Ecosystem Skill Package. FF is pioneering a new ecosystem-based pricing framework designed to move the industry into what FF calls the “Demand-Driven Robotics Era.” The total number of FF EAI Robotics units covered by non-binding and non-refundable B2B deposits reached more than 1,200, which marks a terrific start for the Company’s robotics goals. EAI robotics have also entered the production preparation phase, while scenario-specific customization, testing, and data training are being carried out in parallel to accelerate the upcoming delivery process. The Company provided further details and showcased FF’s Innovative FF Par Model to dealers in Las Vegas and held a partner recruitment event for preliminary sales partners for FF EAI Robotic products. FF EAI Robotics has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with AIxC to evaluate opportunities to collaborate in Web 3. Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or “Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced the establishment of FF EAI-Robotics Inc., headquartered in California, and officially launched its first batch of Embodied AI (EAI) humanoid and bionic robots—FF Futurist (full-size professional humanoid), FF Master (athletic “action master” humanoid), and FX Aegis (quadruped security/companion), with the first batch of deliveries planned for the end of February, and with the target to be the first in North America to deliver both humanoid and quadruped robots simultaneously. The unveiling occurred at the annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to the three robotic entries, the Company unveiled the “Three-in-One” FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Strategy, Technology and Product, which includes three core components: EAI Device, EAI Brain & Open-Source and Open Platform, and EAI Decentralized Data Factory. The full video of the event can be found here: https://www.ff.com/us/NADA2026/ FF not only launched the first three FF embodied intelligence (EAI) robots but also opened paid non-binding pre-orders and full sales, as it strives to achieve initial deliveries in the same month, targeting to become the first U.S. company to deliver both humanoid and quadruped robots and one of the industry leaders in EAI robotics. As of today, the total number of FF EAI Robotics units covered by non-binding and non-refundable paid B2B deposits has reached more than 1,200, which marks a terrific start for the Company’s robotics goals. These B2C preorders were made by entities receiving compensation for cocreation activities. EAI Robotics and EAI Vehicles: With this new strategy, FF looks to take the lead in opening a new AI frontier—starting in the U.S. This dual-track growth model, driven by both EAI vehicles and EAI robotics, could define a new growth curve for the Company. This move is a natural extension of the AI DNA that has been embedded in FF since day one. It is also the inevitable evolution of the vehicle-as-robot concept the Company proposed ten years ago. Second, this replicates and upgrades FF’s Auto Industry Bridge model, based on full regulatory compliance and localized deployment of data, software, AI, cloud services, and operating systems, FF could integrate a global EAI supply chain to deliver robots with a high price-performance ratio, filling a critical market void in the United States. Third, the AI robotics business features lighter investment, faster delivery, and could generate positive operating cash flow more quickly. Fourth, EAI robotics and EAI vehicles act as twin engines driving FF forward. They work hand-in-hand across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and service. Combined with FF’s Dual-Flywheel, Dual-Bridge, and Dual-Public-Company structure, they could create a strong ecosystem synergy and open a new growth curve for the company. “Today marks a pivotal and exciting point in FF’s history, one that we’ve been planning for some time now,” said YT Jia, Founder and Global Co-CEO at FF. “Working alongside humans, we believe EAI robots will help reshape productivity models and drive a new leap forward in productivity through human–machine symbiosis.” Robots: Three robotic forms were introduced at the NADA event. FF Futurist, FF Master, and FX Aegis. First, FF Futurist, is positioned as a full-size, professional EAI humanoid robot—an all-around expert for professional roles. It is targeted to become the first humanoid robot in the United States to achieve mass production and delivery. Second, FF Master, positioned as an athletic EAI humanoid robot. It is an all-intelligence action master that truly understands you. We believe that it will be one of the most cost-effective humanoid robot products in the U.S. market. Third, FX Aegis, positioned as a professional quadruped EAI robot for security and companionship. It is a loyal, practical guardian, and will be one of the earliest robot friends to enter your daily life and work environments. FF Futurist: Is a full-size, professional EAI humanoid robot—your all-around expert for professional roles. He was built for the real world. To take on serious jobs, work alongside people. Powered by the NVIDIA Orin platform, he can deliver up to 200 TOPS of computing power, with support for continuous upgrades and expansion. That means he doesn’t just understand complex environments—he can grow with every new task, every new industry, and every new challenge. He sees the world in detail with industry-leading perception. He has a perception system that combines multiple high-resolution cameras, fisheye camera, RGB-D camera, 3D LiDAR, and tactile sensors. With Wi-Fi and 5G, He can support remote control, VR teleoperation, and collaborative work. FF Futurist will have 28 high-performance motors, peak torque of up to 500 Newton-meters, a power density of 125 Newton-meters per kilogram, 3-hour operating time and hot-swappable battery design. He can support natural interaction in up to 50 languages, and features a fully customizable, interactive facial display. Combined with tailored software solutions, he can deliver a thousand faces for a thousand robots, adapt to different people, different roles, and different moments. FF Futurist Usage Scenarios: He can be seen in many roles including in hotels, showrooms, and museums, basically a multilingual super concierge. In retail, dealerships, and real estate, he is the most professional super sales advisor. On stage, at launch events and shows, he is a composed and versatile super host. In schools, institutions, and labs, he is a forward-looking research and teaching assistant. In theme parks and pop-ups, he can be the most intelligent brand ambassador. In the next phase, he can be entering homes and factories, as a friendly household assistant and a productive industrial partner, giving people back more time for creativity and innovation. FF Master: Is an athletic EAI humanoid robot—your all-intelligence action master who truly understands you. He can be more than just an AI companion but instead a real companion who helps in everyday life. At home, he can study with your kids, chat with your parents, and help you unwind. When you are away, he helps you check in on your home through remote video and sensors after the upgrade to make sure everything is okay. He can adapt and learn new skills. He has 30 degrees of freedom in his body, not counting his hands. FF Master Usage Scenarios: At events, he can be a “Chief Interaction Officer.” In classrooms and labs, he can be a hands-on assistant for research and training. He can constantly evolve, maybe become your personal trainer, your outdoor companion—stepping beyond the living room, exploring further, and discovering more possibilities of life. FX Aegis: Is a professional, embodied AI quadruped robot designed for security and companionship. Aegis is naturally adaptable to complex environments. Its peak joint torque can reach 48 Newton-meters, easily overcoming obstacles of about 13 inches and climbing stably on slopes of 40 degrees. Aegis supports Wi-Fi and 5G communication and can also expand to remote operation capabilities, allowing it to work continuously outdoors, in industrial sites, and even in areas far from network coverage. Aegis is highly adaptable both structurally and functionally. It comes standard with a quadrupedal structure, while also supporting an optional four-wheeled version; it can flexibly expand with LiDAR, depth cameras, communication modules, and even robotic arms, fire extinguishers, and professional security plugins according to task needs—allowing it to seamlessly integrate into different scenarios. On the software level, it can connect with home, campus, and industrial security systems, achieving continuous patrol, status feedback, and intelligent linkage. Aegis also comes with mature autonomous patrol and follow-me capabilities. It can perform stably without frequent human-machine interaction. Outdoors and on the road, it can follow alongside, providing lightweight assistance and safety assurance. FX Aegis Usage Scenarios: On the road, it’s a reliable traveling partner. In factories and law enforcement—it functions as a professional security pioneer. In emergency rescue and high-risk environments, it is always the first to enter the scene. And in asset inventory and small item delivery tasks, it is also a punctual, silent mobile messenger. Robotics Pricing/Sales/Service: Today, FF also announced the pricing for its three embodied AI robots. It is as follows: The FF Futurist series, starting from $34,990. The FF Master series, starting from $19,990. The FX Aegis series, starting from $2,499. The Ecosystem Skill Package for FF Futurist is priced at $5,000. For FF Master, the Ecosystem Skill Package is priced at $3,000. For FX Aegis, the Ecosystem Skill Package is priced at $1,000. This is applicable only to products equipped with secondary development capabilities. FF also contemplates offering financing, leasing, and rental options, so customers can choose the model that works best for them. And as a reminder, future users can place their orders directly at www.FF.com On the service side, FF will provide after-sales support, along with OTA updates and remote technical services. “Today, the issues and pain points that limited robotics advancement in the past have turned into massive industry opportunities,” said tech creator Jon Rettinger. “Breakthroughs in large language models, AI computing power, battery technology, and world models have changed the equation. There’s no doubt that the embodied AI robotics industry is reaching a critical moment—a tipping point where technological breakthroughs are giving way to large-scale commercialization.” FF’s Robotics Brand Vision: Through FF EAI-Robotics Inc. and the brand slogan “Solving real-world problems with EAI, and building a civilization of human–machine symbiotic productivity,” FF positions embodied AI robots, together with vehicles, to drive the next stage of productivity and civilization evolution. “6-3-3” Industry Applications & Practical Value: Built on six leading tech/product advantages, FF introduced the “6-3-3 Industry Applications and Practical Value” framework: six commercial & public-service scenarios, three family service scenarios, and three industrial scenarios, covering needs across enterprises, public institutions, households, and tech-enthusiast individuals. Four Trends: FF outlined four key “Four Trends" for the robotics industry—General & Autonomy, Profession & Expertise, Data as an Asset, and Protocol-based Ecosystem, defining the path from single-purpose machines to a scalable human–machine symbiotic ecosystem. FF Par - FF’s Co-Creation User Ecosystem Partner program: FF Par introduces two major upgrades to the traditional dealership model. First, a business model upgrade. Instead of relying solely on one-time vehicle sales, FF Par enables a sustainable revenue model built on vehicle sales + user operations + intelligent terminal ecosystem operations. Partners can share in the long-term value across the product lifecycle—without bearing traditional risks such as high inventory pressure, high operating costs, or pricing instability. Second, a capital model upgrade. Partners are brought into FF’s co-creation ecosystem—meaning dealers don’t just sell products, they become stakeholders, directly participating in and sharing the long-term capital value. Upgraded dealer & partner platform – FF Par redefines the traditional dealership model with a user-operations-driven partner platform that upgrades both business (vehicle sales + user operations + intelligent terminal ecosystem) and capital models (partners becoming FF-level value sharers), and positions future dealers as “intelligent terminal operators” selling both vehicles and robots. FF firmly believes that FF’s user co-creation ecosystem will inject new vitality into automotive dealerships across the United States—offering an innovative solution built on user operations and intelligent terminal ecosystems. FF also believes that the future sales channels for robotics will highly overlap with automotive channels. Tomorrow’s car dealers can evolve into “intelligent terminal operators”—selling both vehicles and robotics products. Looking over the long-term, FF believes that global robot ownership could reach tens of billions of units over time, potentially far exceeding the scale of today’s global automobile fleet. Note: Event materials will be available on the FF IR website at https://investors.ff.com/events-and-presentations ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE Faraday Future is a California-based global intelligent Company founded in 2014 and is dedicated to reshaping the future of mobility through vehicle electrification, intelligent technologies, and AI innovation. Its flagship vehicle, the FF 91, began deliveries in 2023 and reflects the brand’s pursuit of ultra-luxury, cutting-edge technology, and high performance. FF’s second brand, FX, targets the high-volume mainstream vehicle market. Its first model, Super One, is positioned as a first-class EAI-MPV, with deliveries planned to begin in 2026. FF recently announced its entry into the Embodied AI Robotics business with sales beginning this year, connecting its future strategy of bringing a new era of EAI vehicles and EAI robotics. For more information, please visit https://www.ff.com/

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