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Waymo Takes Its Self-Driving Cars to Virginia

Waymo Takes Its Self-Driving Cars to Virginia
Wired Wednesday 27 May 2026, 11:00 UTC By Aarian Marshall 1 min read
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The company is mapping Alexandria and, soon, Arlington—right across from the power center of Washington, DC.

The company is mapping Alexandria and, soon, Arlington—right across from the power center of Washington, DC.
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