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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•December 10, 2021

Putting an Electric 3-Wheeler to Work

With the need to minimize carbon footprints, match the right fleet vehicle to the task, and maneuver in increasingly congested areas, fleets could use the FUV from Arcimoto in a growing number of niche applications. Mark Frohnmayer, the company’s founder and CEO, lays out the plan.

Articles•by Chris Brown•November 29, 2021

22 Takeaways from the Fleet Forward Conference

This year’s agenda had a heavy focus on electrification, but also on the growth of autonomous transportation, the transformation of the automotive supply chain, using predictive analytics to drive efficiencies in maintenance, and how to harness data for multiple fleet processes.

Articles•by Chris Brown•November 22, 2021

Utilities Are Essential to Fleets’ EV Infrastructure Plan

Ford Pro Charging’s Muffi Ghadiali explains how increasing grid demands necessitate fleets and utilities working together to reduce peak load with local battery storage, renewables, and bidirectional power from EVs themselves.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•November 4, 2021

Fleets Face Looming Compliance Deadlines

This FleetTakes blog covers the 3G sunset, a moonshot mandate for California public fleets, a contrarian take on gamification, and whether Hertz can fleet 100,000 Teslas.

Videos•by Chris Brown•November 3, 2021

3G Sunset: Are You Prepared?

Hear a discussion around what the 3G sunset is, how it will impact fleets, and what you should be doing now to prepare in this episode of Fleet Momentum.

Articles•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2021

Solve Your Driver Shortage Problem by Retaining Them

Handwringing over the national labor shortage won’t help — but improving your driver retention by 20% is within your grasp. Here are seven strategies to help.

Videos•by Chris Brown•October 28, 2021

Electrifying a Fleet Within Budget

San Joaquin County Fleet Manager, Kevin Myose, explains how they are planning and executing on fleet electrification while staying inside their budget, including utilizing grant money, in this episode of Fast Forward.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•October 21, 2021

Automakers Become Service Providers to Fleet EVs

In this first edition of FleetTakes, we delve into automakers becoming service providers, Free2Move’s big plans for North America, reimbursement’s effect on carbon reduction goals, and refocusing senior management on safety.

Videos•by Chris Brown•October 12, 2021

Supply Crisis: Which Data Helps to Keep Vehicles Running Longer?

Learn about how the global supply chain crises is impacting vehicle availability and how you can extend the lifecycle of your vehicles in this episode of Fast Forward.

Articles•by Chris Brown•October 8, 2021

Bolt EUV: Level 2 Charging without the Charger

Bolt’s Dual Level Charge Cord allows for Level 2 charging on a 240v three-pronged dryer plug — a smart option for organizations with temporary employees or those in leased or rented complexes.