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A walk to the lanes. Where a single bird of prey moved from the ground to a field hedge. Out on the prairie a pair of Whooper swans with a juvenile were resting. Another dead rat was squashed on the road. With a young cat lying further on. Both lost to speeding traffic.
Meanwhile, the US Banana Republic continues to be run by a corrupt despot. To the amusement of the entire rest of the world.
A US company, backed by Bill Gates, has developed a new, Lithium-ion battery. 80% charge in 15 minutes with a 1/4 million miles lifetime range. Competition for Tesla's battery development?
A "game changer" for electric vehicles it is claimed. Provided, of course, a sustainable supply of lithium can be found. Lithium mining is hideously wasteful of water. With the potential for local drought and loss of drinking water where corruption is the norm.
Another late afternoon ride for about five miles. The heavy overcast is making it dark very early. 15:45 is as late as one would dare to ride without lights.
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