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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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The Beginning Of The End

Feb 8, 2026

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15 min read

The Beginning Of The End

The automotive industry is reshaping itself in, around, and outside of the United States.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
Just Add Pizza

Feb 1, 2026

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14 min read

Just Add Pizza

439-OH-OH-OH-OH Pizza Nova

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
China Gets More Electric

Jan 25, 2026

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14 min read

China Gets More Electric

China’s mostly coal-based thermal power generation fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
Partying Like It’s 2024

Jan 18, 2026

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15 min read

Partying Like It’s 2024

Carney signed a deal to allow Chinese EVs into Canada. And the news is kinda a nothing-burger.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
Consumer Electronics (Auto) Show - 2026 Edition

Jan 11, 2026

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12 min read

Consumer Electronics (Auto) Show - 2026 Edition

Robots, chips, and steering wheels, oh my!

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden
Growdy’s Predictions For 2026

Jan 4, 2026

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15 min read

Growdy’s Predictions For 2026

I still don't have a crystal ball, but here are my predictions for 2026.

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.