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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 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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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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