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Mar 22, 2026
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13 min read
Someday, we might measure vehicle performance in terms of "Trillions of Operations Per Second” rather than physical speed. Maybe we’re already there.
Mar 15, 2026
15 min read
The world's most important oil chokepoint is effectively choked.
Mar 8, 2026
Cars with 1,000 KM range are now within reach.
Mar 1, 2026
Increasingly, recalls are related to software. They’re bugs, not recalls. We’re using the wrong language.
Feb 22, 2026
14 min read
If only The Donald loved Melania the way he loves Tariffs
Feb 15, 2026
History won't be kind to Lee Zeldin.
Feb 8, 2026
The automotive industry is reshaping itself in, around, and outside of the United States.
Feb 1, 2026
439-OH-OH-OH-OH Pizza Nova
Jan 25, 2026
China’s mostly coal-based thermal power generation fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade
Jan 18, 2026
Carney signed a deal to allow Chinese EVs into Canada. And the news is kinda a nothing-burger.
Jan 11, 2026
12 min read
Robots, chips, and steering wheels, oh my!
Jan 4, 2026
I still don't have a crystal ball, but here are my predictions for 2026.
Dec 28, 2025
3 min read
Another full year of newsletter writing
Dec 21, 2025
16 min read
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.
Dec 14, 2025
Self-driving cars are having a bit of a moment in 2025.
Dec 7, 2025
The Donald's plan to roll back federal fuel-economy rules will turn the US into an ICE island.
Nov 30, 2025
Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids
Nov 23, 2025
I wish the automotive industry well in its future war against Amazon.
Nov 16, 2025
E-bikes present a better, cheaper alternative to car ownership for many Canadians
Nov 9, 2025
Elon can afford to buy himself a lot of swords
Nov 2, 2025
A lot of money is being dumped into humanoid robot development. And it is unclear when those investments will pay off.
Oct 26, 2025
Ronald Reagan was right!
Oct 19, 2025
Stellantis plans to shift production from Canada to the US.
Oct 12, 2025
The US is expanding coal production and the rest of the world is leaving it behind.
Oct 5, 2025
When you can hit 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds, my inner teenager does a mental happy dance.
