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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 1, 2022

Who Is Poised to Win the Connected Services Market for Fleets?

A battle is brewing between the traditional telematics providers, third-party connected car platforms, and the automakers themselves, which are returning with new digital applications.

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Videosby Chris BrownFebruary 28, 2022

Key Factors in the Sales Fleet Transition to EVs and the Connected Car

In this video, Erik Asplund of Volvo Car USA shares insights for fleets on electric vehicles’ ownership costs, driver onboarding and education, fleet planning, and safety aspects regarding EVs and connected cars.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 28, 2022

20 Ways to Conserve Fuel

The tried-and-true tips still apply — but implementing new ways to modify driver behaviors and creating larger organizational conversations around energy savings can reap benefits too.

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Newsby Chris BrownFebruary 2, 2022

Farley, Benioff on Ford’s Digital, Service-Based Future

Ford CEO Jim Farley and Marc Benioff, creator of Salesforce, gathered in Sonoma County to discuss the automotive industry’s digital transformation, types of connected service revenues, and whether Ford will charge a subscription for heated seats.

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Videosby Chris BrownFebruary 2, 2022

Does U.S. Charging Infrastructure Pass the Stress Test?

Kristin Slanina of Charge Across America joins Fast Forward to discuss last year’s electric vehicle competition across the country and how the five teams managed in-vehicle technology as well as charging infrastructure.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownJanuary 27, 2022

On Commercial EVs, Winemaking, and a Renaissance Man

Ford is betting on Ford Pro to meet a connected, electric mobility future. What’s the plan?

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Videosby Chris BrownJanuary 18, 2022

Fleet Manager’s View: Transitioning from ICE to EVs

Hear one fleet manager's perspective regarding the variables you should consider when transitioning to EVs in this episode of Fast Forward.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 11, 2022

Designing Truck Bodies for the Coming Wave of Commercial EVs

John B. Poindexter and Mark Hope of JB Poindexter & Co discuss how bodies and upfits are evolving to integrate with electric vehicle chassis and how the company’s new business unit will serve this burgeoning market.

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Newsby Chris BrownJanuary 4, 2022

Ford to Open F-150 Lightning Fleet Order Bank Jan. 5

Fleets looking to order an F-150 Lightning in the first wave must have entered their interest as a “hand-raiser” with a valid FIN on Ford’s website. Additional reservation holders will be invited in phases to order over the next few months.

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Videosby Chris BrownDecember 30, 2021

How to Incentivize More Efficient EV Driving

Learn about the factors that impact EV performance, and understand how to improve one of the most important variables — driving behavior — with a gamification program.

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