Tesla Robotaxi expansion, heavy duty EVs, and last week's pain at the pump
By Jo Borrás
Published on April 21, 2026.
On the latest episode of Quick Charge, we discuss Tesla's Robotaxi expansion in Houston and Dallas, and a potential setback for its camera-only autonomous driving ambitions. The company's timing of the announcement leaves a mark for its Q1 earnings call. Meanwhile, Mercedes is taking orders for its new eArocs 400 vocational truck. The podcast also discusses the results of a survey on how much pain it will take to switch to electricity. EnergySage, a free service that offers competitive solar quotes, is also mentioned.
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Tesla Robotaxi expansion, heavy duty EVs, and last week's pain at the pump
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