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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. 

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. Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

Articles•by Chris Brown•May 1, 2010

Forecasting Fleet’s Future at NAFA

Fleet professionals are expecting higher gas prices, tight inventory, longer warranty periods, fuel tax incentives and texting-while-driving bans.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•May 1, 2010

Forecasting Fleet’s Future at NAFA

Fleet professionals are expecting higher gas prices, tight inventory, longer warranty periods, fuel tax incentives and texting-while-driving bans.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•September 17, 2009

Small Fleets Plugging In

All-electric and plug-in hybrid electric work vehicles are on the horizon in configurations that make sense for small fleets.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•January 20, 2009

It’s Not Easy Going Green

The troubled economy and depressed wholesale market are making it doubly tough for fleets looking to go green. But there are ways of coping with both.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•July 1, 2007

The Green Advantage

An organization’s environmental “footprint” includes direct emissions into the air or water, electricity consumption, materials use, waste disposal and more. As media attention and public concern about climate change mount, more and more organizations are paying attention to their impact on the environment.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•July 1, 2007

The Green Advantage

An organization’s environmental “footprint” includes direct emissions into the air or water, electricity consumption, materials use, waste disposal and more. As media attention and public concern about climate change mount, more and more organizations are paying attention to their impact on the environment.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•May 1, 2007

Calif. Clean Car Bill Hurts Fleets

Under proposed legislation, many fleets in California would be penalized for simply buying the right work vehicle for the job.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•May 1, 2007

Clean Car Bill Hurts Fleets

Under proposed legislation, many fleets in California would be penalized for simply buying the right work vehicle for the job.

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