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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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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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Leeroy Jenkins

Dec 21, 2025

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16 min read

Leeroy Jenkins

American automakers want to boost profits by selling high-margin gas guzzlers today, all while not falling behind on EV technology. It will be difficult to do both.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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I, For One, Welcome Our New Robot Overlords

Nov 2, 2025

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15 min read

I, For One, Welcome Our New Robot Overlords

A lot of money is being dumped into humanoid robot development. And it is unclear when those investments will pay off.

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.