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•August 5, 2019

How Fleets Access — and Supply — the Turo for Work Trucks

Fetch is an on-demand peer-to-peer rental service for pickups, box trucks, and cargo vans. Cofounder Adam Steinberg says the commercial side is its fastest growing segment.

Articles•by Chris Brown•August 5, 2019

XL Adds Fully Electric Platform to 'Product Roadmap'

Eric Foellmer says XL's plan is to continue supplementing the electrification strategy of the OEMs, which includes its present hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and eventually an all-electric system.

Articles•by Chris Brown•August 1, 2019

Which EVs Have the Lowest Total Cost of Ownership for Fleets?

Included in this groundbreaking total cost of ownership study for fleets are battery-electric models including BMW i3, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan Leaf, and Tesla 3, as well as plug-in hybrid electric models such as Chevrolet Volt and Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid.

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 29, 2019

Let’s Not Get Too Worked Up Over an Electric F-150 — Yet

Yes, an all-electric pickup can tow 1.25 million pounds, but to deliver one with verifiable specs, at scale, and at a reasonable price point is a different equation entirely.

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 23, 2019

Fleet Meets Tech in San Jose

At the TechCrunch Mobility Sessions, autonomous vehicle players outlined the near future of AV deployments, while Merchant Fleet’s Brendan Keegan invited tech startups to learn more about fleet.

Articles•by Chris Brown•July 9, 2019

Fleet Managers: Do You Know How to Turn a Wrench? Does it Matter?

As we enter a new era that puts an increasing importance of the value of data and our ability to interpret it, some in fleet are asking if we’re losing sight of some basic skills to do the job.

Articles•by Chris Brown•June 27, 2019

Merchants Fleet Outlines Fleet Manager, FMC Roles in Mobility Era

While harvesting data and new concepts such as shared mobility may reduce fleet size, Keegan says the increased importance of utilization and return on net assets make conserving fleet spend is an imperative.

Articles•by Chris Brown•June 11, 2019

The Rising Importance of Fleet Managers

A massive new market for fleet management will be created that doesn’t exist yet. Are you ready?

Driving Notes•by Chris Brown•May 28, 2019

2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

The completely redesigned 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE comes with increased power, reduced fuel consumption, and added interior room while sporting a brawnier stance compared to the outgoing model.

Articles•by Chris Brown•May 28, 2019

Penske Defines Path for Electric Truck Early Adopters

With recent investments in Fuso eCanters and charging infrastructure, Penske’s Paul Rosa puts the emerging electric truck market in context for fleets.

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