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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 BrownNovember 16, 2020

Fleet Forward Experience Wrap: IoT, Electric Infrastructure, and the Supply Chain

Panelists during Day 4 and 5 of the Fleet Forward Experience explored how technology is enabling smart mapping and a more efficient supply chain, while others stressed the considerable planning involved to implement electric infrastructure and IoT networks.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 12, 2020

Fleet Forward Experience Day 3: Removing Barriers to Corporate Fleet Electrification

Overcoming today’s challenges to corporate fleet electrification; understanding how embedded modem data can be used effectively; and straightforward paths to sharing fleet vehicles — it was another busy day at Fleet Forward Experience.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 11, 2020

Fleet Forward Experience Day 2: Ford’s Electrification and the Autonomy Trifecta

Yaro Hetman outlined Ford’s plans to scale its electric ecosystem while fleet management and autonomous technology providers came together for a view on viable autonomous business models.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 10, 2020

Six Takeaways from Fleet Forward Experience Day 1

We learned that Tesla is a player in fleet and that autonomy is taking various paths to evolution. Digital keys and car-as-wallet technologies are driving fleet efficiencies right now.

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Newsby Chris BrownNovember 3, 2020

Consumer Reports Tested Active Driving Assistance Systems. Who Won?

Hint: It wasn’t Tesla’s Autopilot.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 19, 2020

Can a Three-Wheeled EV Catch on in Fleet?

At $18,500 and with negligible operating costs, ElectraMeccanica’s Solo should make some delivery and service fleets think about which applications might be suitable to shift from four wheels.

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Videosby Chris BrownOctober 19, 2020

The ElectraMeccanica Solo Gets a Track Workout

Solo is a three-wheel, single-occupant electric vehicle that fits the space between passenger vehicles and micromobility, according to Paul Rivera, ElectraMeccanica's CEO. The company is selling to fleets for urban delivery and service applications.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 13, 2020

Unpacking the Consequences of California’s 2035 Zero-Emissions Moonshot

History can guide us as to whether the mandate will actually be met. But can we still achieve the benefits of the attempt, even if we don’t have all zero-emissions vehicles on the road by then?

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 13, 2020

Should Delivery Fleets Pay to Park in Loading Zones?

The humble city curb is now coveted real estate, and it’s making mobility increasingly difficult. Cities are turning to curb management concepts that allow fleets to dynamically guarantee parking for a fee.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 27, 2020

XL Fleet Is Going Public: What Does it Mean for Fleets?

The infusion of $350 million will accelerate development of fully electric options and a move into Classes 7 and 8.

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