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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. 

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. Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

Articlesby Chris BrownApril 3, 2024

Baltimore Port Disaster: Francis Scott Key Bridge Transportation Metrics

Data from Geotab shows bridge use for a 12-month period before the disaster by number of trips, vehicle type, trip type, and timeframe.

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Newsby Chris BrownApril 2, 2024

Port of Baltimore Disaster: Automotive & Supply Chain Perspective

The port is the busiest in the U.S. automotive sector. Rerouting ships “could affect a good bit of the eastern half of the United States.”

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Articlesby Chris BrownApril 1, 2024

The Fleet View: Harnessing AI, Addressing Privacy & Security

Artificial intelligence is already in use today. But what new near-term integrations will provide value for fleets, and what steps should organizations take to ensure they’re protected?

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 28, 2024

Advanced Clean Fleets Rule — Private Fleets Prepare for Compliance

The regulation applies to fleets that run at least one Class 2b or larger vehicle in California. Compliance starts Jan. 1, 2025.

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Driving Notesby Chris BrownMarch 25, 2024

Fleet Review: Volvo XC40 Recharge

The Volvo XC40 Recharge offers fleets the familiar premium Volvo experience, electrified.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 21, 2024

What the Industry Got Wrong on EVs

“Electrify, it’s cheaper” was the message pushed relentlessly to fleets over the past five years. We need a new message.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 20, 2024

EPA Announces Final Auto Emissions Standards: Industry Reacts

The new rule slows the implementation of last year’s proposed stricter pollution standards from 2027 through 2029 but ramps up to nearly the level the EPA had proposed by 2032.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 20, 2024

2024 Fleet Manager Salary Survey: Increasing Pay Meets Inflation, Expanded Duties

The latest survey of fleet managers’ salaries reveals that higher average pay is coupled with growing responsibilities and a higher cost of living.

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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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