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The Change Optimist Podcast. X-Googler. Dot-com refugee. Lover of goldendoodles. Huge NIN fan. I write a newsletter about the automotive industry. Subscribe here: ➡️ https://www.thechangeoptimist.com/

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Flip The Tortoise Flip The Tortoise is a newsletter about AI in culture, creative and advertising.

My addiction to writing newsletters continues.

Flip The Tortoise is a newsletter about AI in culture, creative and advertising.

Subscribe now to get the first post.

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22.07.2025 12:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Huawei’s 3,000km solid-state battery patent with 5-minute charge ignites industry race Huawei’s patent filing describes a sulfide-based solid-state battery targeting higher energy density and reduced charging time

ICYMI: Huawei filed a fantastic patent for a sulphide-based solid-state battery that offers driving ranges of up to 3,000 kilometres and ultra-fast charging in just five minutes.

carnewschina.com/2025/06/18/h...

26.06.2025 08:30 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Octopus & BYD turbocharge EV revolution with all inclusive car and charging bundle

Octopus Energy has joined forces with BYD to announce the launch of the Power Pack Bundle – it includes a leased V2G-ready BYD Dolphin, a bi-directional Zaptec Pro charger and access to a smart tariff that offers completely FREE home charging.

octopus.energy/press/octopu...

24.06.2025 12:22 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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An Act Of War The Donald's Trade War Goes Global

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06.04.2025 13:13 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
zuck wearing a shirt that says "aut zuck aut nihil"

zuck wearing a shirt that says "aut zuck aut nihil"

jay graber, bluesky ceo, wearing a shirt that says "mundus sine caesaribus"

jay graber, bluesky ceo, wearing a shirt that says "mundus sine caesaribus"

10.03.2025 18:09 — 👍 10233    🔁 1696    💬 152    📌 533

but mom...

08.02.2025 13:26 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If you have brain cancer, it isn't because of your cellphone (in case you were wondering).

06.09.2024 11:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I can't wait until tomorrow morning.

08.05.2024 12:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

"Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world." – Jeanette Winterson

28.04.2024 12:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Megan Leslie tells me about the 'Carbon Bomb' - Episode 4 Megan Leslie and I talk about the carbon bomb, we reminisce about university (I guess I do that a lot), and Megan explains that she's always wanted to work on issue…

Take a listen to this awesome conversation I had with Megan Leslie, President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund Canada.

www.thechangeoptimist.com/megan-leslie...

19.04.2024 14:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Fraud of Plastic Recycling

Um, plastics... I think we need to talk.
climateintegrity.org/plastics-fraud

16.04.2024 12:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Nice one, Shirley.

15.04.2024 20:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This bowl is Grreat!

15.04.2024 20:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Electric Vehicle Tipping Point A round-up of (mostly automotive) news that’s worth having an opinion about, delivered weekly.

My weekly newsletter is now out.
Hop in for an unforgettable journey through the fascinating twists and turns of the automotive world:

growdy.beehiiv.com/p/growdys-ne...

15.04.2024 12:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Change Optimist Welcome to The Change Optimist podcast hosted by Mathew Growden (a.k.a. Growdy). A weekly podcast of interesting conversations with interesting people.

Kicking off my new podcast with a chat with @karaswisher.bsky.social

Well worth the listen.

thechangeoptimist.com

27.03.2024 12:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Unpopular Opinion: Americans Do Want Electric Vehicles New BCG Research Shows About 70% Of Americans Want Electric Vehicles.

My latest newsletter is out now. Read, subscribe, share, and then reply and let me know what you think.

24.03.2024 13:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Alberta's restrictions on some renewable projects might cost the province $11 billion. We're talking up to 6.3 GW of solar and wind power capacity hanging in the balance.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

11.03.2024 17:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Fuel your passion for all things automotive! My latest newsletter landed yesterday with riveting insights into the world of Tesla, Rivian, and electric vehicles!
Don't miss out; head over here to discover: growdy.beehiiv.com/p/growdys-ne...

11.03.2024 11:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Nio battery swap stations can also provide grid frequency regulation.

cnevpost.com/2024/02/25/n...

05.03.2024 13:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Shake it off ET9! NIO's EV answer to Maybach sheds snow with its vibrating chassis system [Video] We’re still about a year before we see the first deliveries of the ET9 – NIO’s most luxe EV model...

From the school of things you didn’t know you wanted your new electric vehicle to do, the Nio ET9 EV can shake off snow like your dog does when it comes in from the rain.

26.02.2024 22:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Growdy's Newsletter A round-up of (mostly automotive) news that’s worth having an opinion about, delivered weekly.

Have you subscribed to my newsletter yet?
You're gonna like it.

I talk about automotive stuff and some tech stuff. And other stuff.

26.02.2024 21:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This week's newsletter was posted.
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18.02.2024 14:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I started a newsletter where I talk about automotive and tech stuff that I find interesting. I hope you find it interesting too.

growdy.beehiiv.com/subscribe

12.02.2024 13:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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