Kilowatts and kilometers.
After yesterday’s post about driving across the USA from San Francisco to New Hampshire, many of you inquired about the experience – what was it like to drive an electric vehicle (EV) like my Tesla Model Y more than four thousand miles across the wide-open spaces of the American West? Very comfortable, and remarkably easy. Read on.
Third visit in three years!
I never expected to be able to visit the beautiful Maroon Bells Wilderness Area, outside Aspen Colorado, for a third summer in a row. On my first visit in 2024, I enjoyed a spectacular hike to Maroon Lake and Crater Lake, enjoying the photographic opportunities as well as sightings of moose and coyote. On my prior visit in 2025, I was able to visit Maroon Lake and the scenic loops near there, but ran out of time to make the hike up to Crater Lake. Those visits were possible when I attended a conference in Aspen. This weekend, I’m back in Aspen for a wedding – and enjoyed the opportunity to share this beautiful hike with my two sons, neice, and nephew.
Perspective from India.
It has been interesting to read what the Times of India — one of the leading English-language dailies — has to say about the election. Today’s paper edition has a full-page spread with three interesting articles:
Obama Nation? and why do we care?
The United States of Indamerica in the making
US & us: United they stand, divided we fall
Their website has a special election-coverage page.
Their online poll asks “Will Obama make a better president than McCain?” and the answer (at this writing) is 83% yes, 15% no.
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David Kotz 