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FleetTakes

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.

Empty EV chargers behind a chain link fence.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownFebruary 3, 2025

On Trade Wars, Incentive Cuts & Chinese EV Technology

It’s time to start measuring our technology against all global competitors and incentivize a market that fosters innovation, not stifle it.

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Passenger view of the Canoo electric vehicle.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownJanuary 22, 2025

Fleeting Thoughts on Canoo’s Demise

Canoo's bankruptcy and others like Lordstown Motors before it demonstrate a similar pattern. Fleets should take notice.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownJanuary 14, 2025

Fast-Growing Jobs in the US: Where Does Fleet Fit?

LinkedIn calculated the Top 25 job titles with the greatest growth rate over the last three years. About a third involve company vehicles.

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A cave drawn image of a hero fleet manager.
FleetTakesby Chris BrownDecember 3, 2024

Fleet Managers Are Middle Managers — And They Defy the Stereotype

Fleet managers wield a lot of power, and this power is growing as the job demands become more complex.

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FleetTakesby Chris BrownNovember 21, 2024

How Much Trust Should We Give Generative AI?

I asked ChatGPT to synopsize my own work to create a new opinion piece for fleet managers on the benefits and potential pitfalls of AI. It didn’t get it quite right.

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An EV charger with software
FleetTakesby Chris BrownOctober 16, 2024

What Happens When a Charging Company Exits the Market?

The closure of Enel X Way USA exposes the vulnerabilities and new complexities that fleets face on the path to electrification.

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