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Chris Johnston is the author of SAE’s comprehensive book on electric vehicles, "The Arrival of The Electric Car." His coverage on Torque News focuses on electric vehicles. Chris has decades of product management experience in telematics, mobile computing, and wireless communications. Chris has a B.S. in electrical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA. He lives in Seattle. When not working, Chris enjoys restoring classic wooden boats, open water swimming, cycling and flying (as a private pilot). You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn and follow his work on X at ChrisJohnstonEV.

Education:

  • Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Loyola University of Chicago
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Purdue University
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Work Experience

  • 2025-Present – Reporter at Torque News.
  • 2021-2025 – Founder and Owner Emeritus of Washington RetroFoam.
  • 2017-2021 – Principal Manager for Platform and OEM Solutions at Continental AG
  • 2016-2017 – Vice President of Product Management at Reliance Group
  • 2010-2016 – Lead Product Manager for IoT at AT&T
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About Torque News

Since 2010, Torque News has served as a dedicated, independent voice in the automotive world, offering more than just headlines. We offer perspective. For over 15 years, our team has focused on providing expert analysis and honest, "boots on the ground" vehicle reviews that help both car enthusiasts and daily commuters make sense of a rapidly changing automotive industry. From the front lines of the EV revolution and Tesla updates to the long-term reliability of GM and Toyota trucks, we have been delivering research-backed authoritative content that prioritizes the reader’s needs over marketing hype. Driven by a commitment to transparency and technical accuracy, we invite you to learn more about our mission and our editorial standards.

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So I’m in The Car Recycling Business, When a Tesla Model Y Is Wrecked and Declared a Total Loss by Insurance Most People Think It Goes to the Junkyard 11
The EV Crossroads with Tesla’s Decline, BYD’s Patience, and the Lucid Gravity’s Premium Gamble 0
The Chevy Equinox EV Is a Best Seller with a Major Weakness 6
The Silent Sabotage That’s Threatening the Future of Electric Vehicles 1
Yes, You Can Get a Ticket in California for Using a Tesla Model Y Touchscreen While Driving, Even If It's for Adjusting Settings Like Climate Control or Music 3
Dealership Woes and Outdated Car Laws Make The Model Y and Tesla's Direct Sales Even More Popular With Solutions 0
Tesla Has Launched the Model Y in India at a Price of $73,200 USD, But This Model Gets Sold for $37,490 in the USA and You Will Be Paying Tax of $34,940 Tax to the Government in India During the Purchase 0
Buy An Aftermarket Spare Tire For Your Tesla Model Y And You Won’t Have To Pay Overage Of $220 To Tow 45 Miles To Tire Store When You Run Over A Nail In The Road 0
I Can't Believe My Toyota Mirai Is a High End Lexus Interior And Legendary Build Quality for $20 Grand, and Preloaded With 30,000 Miles of Driving 0
The Nissan LEAF Finally Feels Like the Future, but It Took Tesla to Show the Way 0
If This Tesla Model 3 Driver Got Away With Bumps and Bruises After This Accident, I'm Happy With My Choice 2
My EV Just Hit 100,000 Miles and Now I’m Wondering How Long I Can Expect My Tesla Model Y to Last 1
My EV Didn’t Just Replace My Toyota Prius, It Also Replaced The Two Systems To Maintain, Which May Negate Any Fuel Savings 5
Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Getting Heckled in Public, But Here’s Why I Still Want One 0
I Loved the Chevy Equinox EV Until I Found Out What Features Are Behind a Paywall 1
My Tesla Model Y Towed a Piece of History 1,100 Miles and Changed My Mind 0
I Thought Buying a Kia EV6 Meant Outsourcing Jobs, Until I Saw the Numbers 0
I Fell in Love with the Lucid Gravity, Then I Saw the Price 1
I Waited Years for an Affordable EV, Now the Kia EV3 and Several Other New EVs Finally Got It Right 3
I Didn’t Need 400 Horsepower, What I Needed Was My Cadillac LYRIQ to Get Me Home Without Charging 0
I Haven’t Paid to Charge My Ioniq 5 in Months and It’s Easier Than You Think 9
I Laughed at Plastic Panels, But The Slate Truck Silenced Me 1
The New Nissan LEAF Fixed My Biggest Gripes and Might Finally Win Me Back 0
Everyone Warns About Range Anxiety, But This Is What Actually Ruined My Nissan LEAF Trip 3
For Four Straight Months Now I Have Had My GMC Sierra EV Into The Dealership For The Dreaded “Service High Voltage System” So I’ve Initiated The Buyback From GM 4