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Oct 20-22, 2026 | MD

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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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•June 20, 2022

First Drive: F-150 Lightning Pro

How does an all-electric pickup that burns rubber going uphill with an 1,889-lb. payload fit with fleets?

Videos•by Chris Brown•June 13, 2022

Independent EV Makers: Are We at the Tipping Point?

In this video, Chris Brown breaks down industry electrification trends, from the history of electric car use, current statistics and EV market makeup, and how you can best plan to electrify your fleet.

Videos•by Chris Brown•June 7, 2022

First Drive: BrightDrop’s Zevo 600

Get an up-close look at the new Zevo 600 last-mile delivery van from BrightDrop in this Fast Forward video with Steve Hornyak and watch Chris Brown’s first drive experience.

Videos•by Chris Brown•May 25, 2022

CEO Beth Kandrysawtz on Motorlease’s 75th Anniversary

Motorlease is ringing in June with a special series of events to commemorate its 75th year in business. Find out what you can expect from these free, virtual events in this State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight Interview video.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•May 23, 2022

Fleet Electrification at a Crossroads

With at least two dozen manufacturers ready to serve the commercial vehicle market with electric trucks and chassis, fleets will soon be making tough decisions they never had to with ICE vehicles.

Articles•by Chris Brown•May 4, 2022

How Will Atlis Motor Vehicles Prevail in a Crowded EV Market?

The electric truck maker is planning an IPO this summer. But in a crowded field of at least 25 independent makers of commercial electric vehicles, success entails more than just producing a truck.

Videos•by Chris Brown•May 2, 2022

Sordoni Outlines XOS' Plan to Electrify Fleets

How is EV truck maker XOS carving out a niche in the commercial delivery market? Hear about the company’s plans and thoughts on fleet electrification in this new video episode of Fast Forward.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•April 25, 2022

Fleet Electrification 2.0 Questions Answered at NAFA I&E

The same challenges to electrify from 10 years ago still exist today. But at this year’s conference in Columbus, it’s clear there is an ecosystem to support Electrification 2.0 that wasn’t in place before.

Photo Galleries•by Chris Brown•April 19, 2022

Peachtree Corners: Smart, Connected, and Autonomous

The planned community north of Atlanta was designed specifically to facilitate real-world incubation of technology such as autonomous transportation, drones, robotics, and vehicle-to-grid technologies.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•April 19, 2022

Taking the Fleet Industry’s Pulse at NAFA I&E

On the show floor, in seminars, and with a beverage over a highboy, fleet managers shared solutions on sourcing vehicles, overcoming supply chain disruptions, and cost containment — while deciphering how to meet the coming wave of electrification.