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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 along with regional Tour stops, the Fleet Safety Conference, and DeliveryCon, for the last-mile delivery fleet market. 

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. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 9, 2026

Startup ZMD Motors Developing Electric Conversion for Ram 5500 Work Trucks

Detroit-based company says it has begun early development of a system to convert internal combustion Ram 5500 chassis-cab trucks to electric power.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 2, 2026

Fleet Electrification After the Hype Cycle

Moving past the inflated expectations of Fleet Electrification 1.0, industry stakeholders describe a new, measured approach focused on total cost of ownership, infrastructure planning, and duty cycle alignment.

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Newsby Chris BrownJanuary 27, 2026

WEX Unveils Fleet Card Unifying Fueling and Public EV Charging Payments

WEX’s Jay Collins spoke with Automotive Fleet about how unifying fuel and EV charging into one system helps fleets scale electrification without adding administrative complexity.

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Electric truck display.
Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 25, 2025

Scout Motors Outlines Its Plans Ahead of 2027 Launch

At AutoMobility LA 2025, the company discussed its product development approach, range-extender strategy, direct sales model, and U.S. manufacturing footprint as it continues toward production.

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A white vehicle drives on a snowy road with woods in the background.
Newsby Chris BrownNovember 21, 2025

Which EVs Perform Best in Winter? New Data Shows Clear Winners

Recurrent’s latest analysis reveals how EV models handle freezing temperatures — and why heat pumps, battery chemistry, and OEM strategy make all the difference.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 22, 2025

Fleet Forward Conference Launches First-Ever Big Solutions Roundtables

Learn directly from fleet experts, innovators, and industry veterans leading roundtables on today’s most urgent challenges.

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The caption "EV Incentives Sunsetting September 30th" in blue is laid out over two overlaying transparent images of a charging electric vehicle and a map of the West Coast.
Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 9, 2025

EV Incentives Outlook by State

While federal incentives for electric vehicles are set to sunset on September 30, states such as California, Massachusetts, Oregon, New Jersey, and New York have announced new programs for fleets and new funding for existing ones.

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Graphic promoting Fleet Forward: The Tour speaker roundup, featuring headshots of 10 confirmed speakers with their names and companies, scheduled for September 9, 2025, in Somerset, NJ.
Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 2, 2025

Fleet Forward Tour Hits Somerset, NJ, Sept. 9: Why This Gathering Matters Now

With EV incentives expiring, tariffs looming, and costs rising, the Somerset stop presents fleet managers with a timely opportunity to learn, connect, and take action.

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A full photo of a Silverado electric pickup rests in a stone garage with the McKinstry logo on its left side.
Articlesby Chris BrownAugust 19, 2025

McKinstry Puts Electric Pickups to the Test as Daily Jobsite Workhorses

By deploying more than 100 electric vehicles — including fully upfitted Silverado EV pickups — in demanding construction and service roles, the Seattle-based builder is showing how electrification can work beyond pilot programs when matched carefully to duty cycles, infrastructure, and driver readiness.

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Map of the U.S. showing EV federal tax credits ending September 30, 2025, with $7,500 credit for 30D and $40,000 credit for 45W. Includes event markers for Irvine, July 22, and Somerset, September 9.
Newsby Chris BrownAugust 11, 2025

Final Push for Federal EV Incentives Highlighted at Fleet Forward Tour NJ Stop

Fleet managers in the Northeast will have a timely opportunity to take action on electric vehicle purchases at the upcoming Fleet Forward Tour stop in Somerset, NJ, on Sept. 9.

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