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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.

Newsby Chris BrownApril 20, 2023

Fleet Data Analysis: Costs Per Mile on the Rise Again

After a few months of moderation, fleet ownership costs are rising in the pickup and SUV segments.

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Articlesby Chris BrownApril 10, 2023

Catalysts & Barriers to Commercial Fleet EV Adoption

How can we know what EV models and products are for real, when these products will make it to market, and what business models will win? Follow the money.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 27, 2023

What We Learned from the Ford Teach-In

The road to EV profitability for Ford hinges on increasing earnings margins for its core ICE vehicles, as well as growth of its commercial division, Ford Pro.

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Videosby Chris BrownMarch 20, 2023

Understanding After-Sales Support from Your Telematics Provider

Sean Mahar of Quartix discusses what fleet telematics customers should expect during the onboarding process, from contract signing to installation, training, and support.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 20, 2023

What Can Fleets Do with ChatGPT?

In this experiment, ChatGPT was used to plan a delivery route with a series of variables that were updated via a conversation with the program. However, information inputted into the program is part of the public domain, bringing privacy issues for fleets to the fore.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 20, 2023

The EV Buildout is Creating New OEM-Fleet Virtual Relationships

GM’s EV Live is designed to give immediate customer support for dealers, utilities, GM employees, potential buyers, and fleet customers — from a studio in which users can interact with subject matter experts and live product displays.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 15, 2023

Fleet Data Depot: Early Learnings from Commercial EV Registration Data

Data tabulated by S&P Global Mobility shows commercial EV registration data by state, vocation, and vehicle types for 2022, the first year with substantive commercial EV sales.

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Photo Galleriesby Chris BrownMarch 14, 2023

2023 Work Truck Week in Photos

Ford Pro unveiled plans for a network of 120 Elite Commercial Centers; Ram introduced advanced technologies on the Ram Revolution EV concept, and alt-fuels find creative new applications. Vocational bodies and upfits for commercial EVs have officially arrived.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 13, 2023

8 Trendlines from Work Truck Week 2023

At this year’s pilgrimage to Indianapolis, new electric commercial vehicle manufacturers competed for attention with the incumbent OEMs in a growing yet challenged market. Will there be room for everyone?

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Videosby Chris BrownMarch 9, 2023

2023 Truck & Van Outlook: Pricing, Volume, and Demand

How are pricing, volume, and demand affecting the year ahead for truck and van fleets? Get the downlow from Karl Brauer of iseecars.com in this Fast Forward video.

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