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Sep 2025
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EV and Autonomy State of the Union

The Motley Fool
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Autonomy is advancing quickly with Waymo leading the charge, but where are there opportunities for investors? And we discuss the future for Rivian and Tesla as EV tax credits expire. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Waymo’s rapid expansion - Rivian breaks ground - Tesla’s Robotaxi challenges - Our top EV/autonomous stock Com ... Show More
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