With a second Trump administration taking shape, it is time for automotive investors, especially Tesla stockholders, to brush up on their acronyms. Knowing them—especially a key one—can help investors react to changing policies and protect their money.

When former President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to end the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, many people pointed to his newfound close ties with Tesla CEO Elon Musk as proof that he wouldn't really act to deliberately harm America's nascent EV sector.

President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly cut the EV tax credit when he takes office in January, but contrary to popular belief, Wedbush analysts say the move could actually benefit Trump’s “first buddy,