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Autonomous vehicle funding surges to record levels in early 2026 as major investors shift focus from R&D to commercialization and deployment

Autonomous vehicle funding surges to record levels in early 2026 as major investors shift focus from R&D to commercialization and deployment

Multiple multibillion-dollar deals in Q1 2026 drove a significant spike in autonomous vehicle sector investment

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