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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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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
Thank You (2025 Edition)

Dec 28, 2025

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3 min read

Thank You (2025 Edition)

Another full year of newsletter writing

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.