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Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, Auto Rental News, and Fleet Forward, Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility. Chris produces and emcees the annual International Car Rental Show, the largest event serving the auto rental industry worldwide. Chris also created and produces the Fleet Forward Conference along with regional Tour stops, the Fleet Safety Conference, and DeliveryCon, for the last-mile delivery fleet market. 

Chris has won publishing awards for editorial excellence including a Jesse H. Neal Award, three Folio: Eddie Awards, and three Maggie Awards. As an internationally recognized expert on fleets, auto rental and mobility, Chris has spoken at industry events in the U.S., Brazil, Ireland, and China. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 14, 2024

How Telematics Drives Efficiencies: Diverse Fleets Weigh In

Three sales and service fleets share how telematics helps them attack costs around maintenance, downtime, and vehicle idle time, as well as create a data-informed plan to begin electrification.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2024

Reassessing Fleet Electrification After a Disruptive Year

As the market retrenches, what developments are moving the needle to greater EV penetration in fleets — and what factors continue to hold it back?

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Photo Galleriesby Chris BrownMarch 12, 2024

2024 Work Truck Week in Photos

The new trucks, bodies, vans, conversions, upfits, and equipment on display in Indianapolis will be soon ready for work, or have already found their way into fleet use.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 11, 2024

What Happened at Work Truck Week 2024?

Here are eight trendlines collected from the work truck industry’s annual journey to Indianapolis.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownMarch 4, 2024

Outlook 2024: Is Fleet Back to Normal?

In some segments, vehicle availability looks a lot like 2019. Others continue to be strained. One thing is certain — fleets will still need to get creative in 2024.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 22, 2024

Geotab’s Neil Cawse Defines Inflection Points for AI in Fleets

Artificial intelligence is penetrating every aspect of fleet. Geotab's founder and CEO addressed how, where, and when at the 2024 Geotab Connect conference.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 21, 2024

Fleet Manager Profile: Aleece Beaulieu, Genentech

Aleece Beaulieu shares how her seemingly independent passions have aided her career in fleet — including embarking on a zero-emissions goal and switching from reimbursement to a company-owned fleet during a pandemic. 

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 14, 2024

Getting Creative with a Lack of Van Availability

Chip Cooper of Cooper Motors shares his take on where vehicle supply and availability are headed this year and offers a creative way to spec to get the job done.

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Newsby Chris BrownFebruary 13, 2024

Largest Commercial EV Charging Station Opens in US

Zeem Solutions’ LAX Charging Depot can accommodate up to a thousand EV charging sessions per day of all vehicle classes.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 9, 2024

Fleet Managers Define Challenges & Goals for 2024

For these seven fleet managers, a common challenge is cost containment in the face of lingering supply issues. That challenge grows in the face of looming regulations and corporate sustainability goals.

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