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Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

FleetTakes is exactly that — a take on what fleets need to know when it comes to the latest in automotive, transportation technologies, and creative solutions to make fleets more efficient, productive, safe, and sustainable. FleetTakes is brought to you by Chris Brown, associate publisher of Automotive Fleet. Chris covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility, and is the founder and producer of the annual Fleet Forward Conference.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownJune 18, 2025

The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Fleet Operations

Today’s business mandate is “Do more with less and do it faster.” Efficiency is everything, but you can’t outsource responsibility to a tool.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMay 14, 2025

Does America Need Another EV Manufacturer?

A radically simple truck enters a complicated market — but maybe that’s exactly the point.

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New cars in a parking lot.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 28, 2025

How Tariffs Could Affect Fleet Vehicle Pricing

Pricing is unlikely to jump in relation to affected models. Instead, the pain will likely be spread across OEM portfolios — and the entire industry.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 21, 2025

Automotive Remarketing Industry: 8 Trends to Watch for 2025

The used car market remains strong. But with off-lease EVs hitting the market, used car prices adjusting, and policy shifts on the horizon, industry players need a new strategy.

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Three Geotab executives deliver keynotes at Geotab Connect 2025.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownMarch 3, 2025

The Next Evolution of Telematics? Data2Everything (D2X)

When the development sandbox becomes open to everyone, telematics data can be used to create smarter cities, predict crashes, motivate positive behaviors, and promote drivers’ well-being beyond the vehicle. And a new acronym is formed.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownFebruary 25, 2025

A Clean Slate for Clean Fleets? 10 Policy Actions to Address Emissions Regulations

With the Trump administration aiming to dismantle emissions regulations, fleets face new uncertainties — but this is a chance to create a unified, federal policy roadmap. Here are 10 actions to get us there.

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