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Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast-tracking the once-distant dream of self-driving cars into a fast-approaching reality, igniting a fierce race among automakers to take the lead. With the autonomous vehicle market forecast to soar beyond $2.3 trillion by 2030, the scale of the opportunity is nothing short of extraordinary. Amid this whirlwind of innovation, Tesla (TSLA) continues to command the spotlight, led by CEO Elon Musk and celebrated for pushing the boundaries of electric and autonomous vehicle technology.
However, a new challenger is beginning to make waves. Ride-hailing powerhouse Uber (UBER) recently captured the market’s attention by unveiling a long-term partnership with Volkswagen (VWAGY) to bring fully autonomous vehicles to its platform in the United States. Under the agreement, Volkswagen will deploy its all-electric ID. Buzz AD vans on Uber’s ride-hailing network, beginning in Los Angeles.