Chris Johnston

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

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.