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Bill Bortzfield

@bortzinjax

Owner/producer of EV Rider website (evrider.tv) & @YouTube channel (bit.ly/EVrider), former @WJCTNews, @jaxdotcom, FCN2go, @fox26houston journalist.

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The upcoming Ford Bronco New Energy EV has an estimated range of 404 miles per charge but like at least 4 other plug-ins from Ford, it's not expected to be sold here in the U.S. Story, video: evrider.tv/ford-ev-bronco… FordBronco Bronco6G

The upcoming Ford Bronco New Energy EV has an estimated range of 404 miles per charge but like at least 4 other plug-ins from Ford, it's not expected to be sold here in the U.S. Story, video: evrider.tv/ford-ev-bronco… <a href="/FordBroncoLife/">FordBronco</a> <a href="/Bronco6G/">Bronco6G</a>
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Great news! EV Rider is expanding. Automotive reporter Dan Scanlan is joining the team. That means we'll have even more road tests. Details: evrider.tv/meet-ev-riders…

Great news! EV Rider is expanding. Automotive reporter <a href="/scanlan_dan/">Dan Scanlan</a> is joining the team. That means we'll have even more road tests. Details: evrider.tv/meet-ev-riders…
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Between the story & video you'll find just about everything you could possibly want to know about BMW's M5, which is one of the wildest hookups possible between a twin-turbo V8 engine and EV motor: evrider.tv/2025-bmw-m5-tw… Dan Scanlan

Between the story &amp; video you'll find just about everything you could possibly want to know about BMW's M5, which is one of the wildest hookups possible between a twin-turbo V8 engine and EV motor: evrider.tv/2025-bmw-m5-tw… <a href="/scanlan_dan/">Dan Scanlan</a>
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There’s no longer any doubt Ford’s future is electric based on what CEO Jim Farley & other executives at Ford announced today as they promised more affordable, U.S. built, next-gen EVs. Video report with soundbites: evrider.tv/ford-reveals-5…

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Cadillac's Vistiq 3-row EV certainly is a strong contender for families looking for an elegant SUV that doesn't sacrifce performance for utility. Road test story & video: evrider.tv/road-test-2026…

Cadillac's Vistiq 3-row EV certainly is a strong contender for families looking for an elegant SUV that doesn't sacrifce performance for utility. Road test story &amp; video: evrider.tv/road-test-2026…
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I still record good ole' fashioned OTA TV to avoid some monthly subscriptions & app overload - but with a modern twist. If there's anyone out there wondering how to get the Tablo OTA tuner/DVR working on Windows or Meta Quest VR, here's your answer: evrider.tv/how-to-watch-t…

I still record good ole' fashioned OTA TV to avoid some monthly subscriptions &amp; app overload - but with a modern twist. If there's anyone out there wondering how to get the Tablo OTA tuner/DVR working on Windows or Meta Quest VR, here's your answer: evrider.tv/how-to-watch-t…
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If you've got an EV chances are good you heavily depend on your smartphone. With that in mind, here's an idea to avoid a potential digital meltdown: evrider.tv/ev-and-smartph…

If you've got an EV chances are good you heavily depend on your smartphone. With that in mind, here's an idea to avoid a potential digital meltdown: evrider.tv/ev-and-smartph…
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A slew of of recent announcements from battery suppliers for Ducati, Zero, LiveWire & others points to what may be the breakthrough needed for EV motorcycles to finally become true, long-distance touring powerhouses: evrider.tv/200-mile-ev-mo…

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All-in-1 kits are certainly making high-tech motorcycle safety & infotainment setups easy. In this week's episode I'm installing & reviewing 1 such kit that offers alot of bang for the buck. Video, story: evrider.tv/aoocci-c6-pro-…

All-in-1 kits are certainly making high-tech motorcycle safety &amp;  infotainment setups easy. In this week's episode I'm installing &amp; reviewing 1 such kit that offers alot of bang for the buck. Video, story: evrider.tv/aoocci-c6-pro-…
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While it's great that Chevy is finally introducing a mass-market, sub-$30k EV, it's going to cost most buyers far more than that by the time they drive their new Bolts home. A look at why: evrider.tv/2027-chevy-bol…

While it's great that Chevy is finally introducing a mass-market, sub-$30k EV, it's going to cost most buyers far more than that by the time they drive their new Bolts home. A look at why: evrider.tv/2027-chevy-bol…
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Aptera's solar EV has a lot of passionate fans, but despite getting listed on the NASDAQ, it's still has challenging road ahead to reach production. Video: evrider.tv/solar-powered-…

Aptera's solar EV has a lot of passionate fans, but despite getting listed on the NASDAQ, it's still has challenging road ahead to reach production. Video: evrider.tv/solar-powered-…
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Why are there no EV convertibles made by American automakers? As this week's EV Rider episode proves, Ford's Mustang Mach-E is just 1 example of how some EV designs could gracefully make the transition to open air motoring. Video: evrider.tv/should-ford-bu…

Why are there no EV convertibles made by American automakers? As this week's EV Rider episode proves, Ford's Mustang Mach-E is just 1 example of how some EV designs could gracefully make the transition to open air motoring. Video: evrider.tv/should-ford-bu…
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What a difference a year makes, with plenty of change happening as Zero gets ready to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Exciting stuff is on the way for urban riders in many parts of the world. evrider.tv/zero-motorcycl…

What a difference a year makes, with plenty of change happening as Zero gets ready to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Exciting stuff is on the way for urban riders in many parts of the world. evrider.tv/zero-motorcycl…
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The price is gonna be steep, but I gotta say, I'm excited about this 1. Finally, an EV convertible in the U.S.! & a great lookin' one at that. Story, video: evrider.tv/drop-top-custo…

The price is gonna be steep, but I gotta say, I'm excited about this 1. Finally, an EV convertible in the U.S.! &amp; a great lookin' one at that. Story, video: evrider.tv/drop-top-custo…
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This week I'm testing out a 20-60x optical zoom smartphone lens I've added to my video toolkit to see if smartphones really can replace DSLRs and dedicated camcorders. Video, story: evrider.tv/review-apexel-…

This week I'm testing out a 20-60x optical zoom smartphone lens I've added to my video toolkit to see if smartphones really can replace DSLRs and dedicated camcorders. Video, story: evrider.tv/review-apexel-…
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This is one of my favorite EVs, regardless of price. Not many cars, gas or electric, get the balance as right as the Kia EV6. Road test story & video: evrider.tv/2025-kia-ev6-g…

This is one of my favorite EVs, regardless of price. Not many cars, gas or electric, get the balance as right as the Kia EV6. Road test story &amp; video: evrider.tv/2025-kia-ev6-g…
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This week I'm trying something new with my 1st full-length animated cartoon episode. I hope it gives you a chuckle. If you enjoy it, please consider sharing it: evrider.tv/cartoonev-ride…

This week I'm trying something new with my 1st full-length animated cartoon episode. I hope it gives you a chuckle. If you enjoy it, please consider sharing it:  evrider.tv/cartoonev-ride…
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Happy New Year! Here's something to look forward to in 2026. FIAT USA has announced it's bringing its EV microcar to the U.S. Enjoy a 1st look at the Topolino. Story, Video: evrider.tv/1st-look-us-bo…

Happy New Year! Here's something to look forward to in 2026. <a href="/FIATUSA/">FIAT USA</a> has announced it's bringing its EV microcar to the U.S. Enjoy a 1st look at the Topolino. Story, Video: evrider.tv/1st-look-us-bo…
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It's good to see another V2G program gain momentum. For those that may not know, V2G allows EVs to send power back to utilities to reduce stress on grids during heat waves & such. Story, video: evrider.tv/v2g-how-evs-ca…

It's good to see another V2G program gain momentum. For those that may not know, V2G allows EVs to send power back to utilities to reduce stress on grids during heat waves &amp; such. Story, video: evrider.tv/v2g-how-evs-ca…