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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.

FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•May 8, 2023

Commercial EVs: How to Avoid Grid Upgrades & Just Get Started

The bottleneck to buildout charging infrastructure is real, while the regulatory pressures mount to start commercial fleet electrification. There are workarounds that avoid costly grid upgrades to help get a couple of electric trucks on the road now. 

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FleetTakes•by Staff Writer•May 1, 2023

How Tesla’s Price Cuts Illustrate EV Ownership Cost Volatility for Fleets

The discounts had an immediate impact on one of the largest fleet owners of Tesla vehicles, at least on paper.

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FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•March 27, 2023

What We Learned from the Ford Teach-In

The road to EV profitability for Ford hinges on increasing earnings margins for its core ICE vehicles, as well as growth of its commercial division, Ford Pro.

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FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•March 20, 2023

The EV Buildout is Creating New OEM-Fleet Virtual Relationships

GM’s EV Live is designed to give immediate customer support for dealers, utilities, GM employees, potential buyers, and fleet customers — from a studio in which users can interact with subject matter experts and live product displays.

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FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•March 13, 2023

8 Trendlines from Work Truck Week 2023

At this year’s pilgrimage to Indianapolis, new electric commercial vehicle manufacturers competed for attention with the incumbent OEMs in a growing yet challenged market. Will there be room for everyone?

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FleetTakes•by Chris Brown•February 9, 2023

Electric Vehicles — Where are the Profit Margins?

EV sales to fleets will be an essential part of the equation, though with a higher profitability profile than traditional ICE vehicle sales. Profitability on non-vehicle items such as software will be even more critical.

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