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Self-driving-car executives excited for Trump (and Musk) to take the wheel

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Robot drivers have arrived, tech industry leaders say.

Industry leaders are optimistic about the prospect of new White House powers.

The public remains deeply skeptical that autonomous vehicles can be trusted.

High-profile crashes and other incidents have shaken faith in the industry as a whole.

Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association calls for creating common standards to build public confidence.

An entire wing was devoted to the future of cars at the CES conference in Las Vegas .

The event was once known primarily for consumer products like big TVs, but the auto industry has had a growing presence.

The Biden administration recently rejected a request that autonomous trucks be allowed to use warning beacons in an emergency, rather than having a person get out.