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A new survey of electric vehicle drivers has identified the features owners most want added to their cars. Top requests include battery preconditioning to improve charging speed and range in cold weather, and bidirectional charging that lets vehicles supply backup power to homes during outages. The findings point to where drivers feel current EV technology still falls short, and what manufacturers may need to prioritise in future models to win over buyers.

Pien Hersman is making headlines in the Netherlands after the former top speed skater said she is increasingly confronted with a striking question, which she attributes to her age: 'It must be the age.' Her comments have drawn attention among Dutch skating fans, sparking discussion about how the young athlete is perceived and why her age keeps coming up in conversations.

A new ranked list names the five best arcade racing games of all time. The piece orders the classics of the genre and discusses what made each stand out, from handling and speed to lasting influence on later racing titles. Gamers are sharing and debating which favorites deserved a spot and whether the top pick was right.

Australian world record holder Cam McEvoy has explained why sprinters in the 50m freestyle often swim the entire race without taking a breath. He notes that in an event lasting around 21 seconds, breathing costs speed and disrupts body position, so swimmers rely on stored energy and take air before the start instead. The insight offers a rare look at the physical demands of swimming's shortest, fastest race.

MotoGP rider Jorge Martín admits he is 'lacking a bit of speed' in his battles against Marc Márquez and Marco Bezzecchi. The Spaniard's comments highlight the gap he faces against his main rivals, sparking debate among fans about his form and competitiveness in the current season.