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The Change Optimist

The Change Optimist

A round-up of (mostly automotive) news that’s worth having an opinion about, delivered weekly.

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Autonomy: A Long Road For Short Trips

Dec 14, 2025

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16 min read

Autonomy: A Long Road For Short Trips

Self-driving cars are having a bit of a moment in 2025.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
The Galapagos Effect

Dec 7, 2025

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14 min read

The Galapagos Effect

The Donald's plan to roll back federal fuel-economy rules will turn the US into an ICE island.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
Not The Final Frontier

Nov 30, 2025

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15 min read

Not The Final Frontier

Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
You Don’t Know What It’s Like

Nov 23, 2025

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14 min read

You Don’t Know What It’s Like

I wish the automotive industry well in its future war against Amazon.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
Electric Bikes Might Be More Important Than Electric Vehicles

Nov 16, 2025

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14 min read

Electric Bikes Might Be More Important Than Electric Vehicles

E-bikes present a better, cheaper alternative to car ownership for many Canadians

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
The One Trillion Dollar Man

Nov 9, 2025

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16 min read

The One Trillion Dollar Man

Elon can afford to buy himself a lot of swords

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
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The Change Optimist

A round-up of (mostly automotive) news that’s worth having an opinion about, delivered weekly.