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•February 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.

News•by Chris Brown•February 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.

Videos•by Chris Brown•February 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.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•January 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?

Videos•by Chris Brown•January 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.

Articles•by Chris Brown•January 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.

News•by Chris Brown•January 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.

Videos•by Chris Brown•December 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.

News•by Chris Brown•December 16, 2021

Ford Pro Charging Launches to Help Fleets Electrify

Ford Pro Charging will provide services to aid in implementing electric vehicle charging through consulting on the design and construction of charging sites, providing software and hardware infrastructure to support energy management, and working with local utilities on energy and infrastructure needs.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•December 15, 2021

What 2022 Portends for Fleets and Mobility — and What it Doesn’t

These 10 trendlines in electrification, mobility, and transportation tech bring promise to revolutionize fleets. Some may come to fruition next year, while others will only start to germinate.

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