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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.

Newsby Chris BrownJune 15, 2023

Q&A with SVT: Do We Need Another Fleet Management Company?

SVT Fleet Solutions is ready to fill a gap in the market by helping large commercial and municipal fleets navigate the transition to zero-emission vehicles from Class 1 to 8 — through a single-source provider.

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Newsby Chris BrownApril 27, 2023

Fleet Forward Tour Chicago: Understanding the EV Fleet Lease

On June 8, Tour attendees will understand EV lease structures, tax incentives, and how fleeting EVs impact total cost of ownership.

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Newsby Chris BrownApril 20, 2023

Fleet Data Analysis: Costs Per Mile on the Rise Again

After a few months of moderation, fleet ownership costs are rising in the pickup and SUV segments.

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Articlesby Chris BrownApril 10, 2023

Catalysts & Barriers to Commercial Fleet EV Adoption

How can we know what EV models and products are for real, when these products will make it to market, and what business models will win? Follow the money.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 15, 2023

Fleet Data Depot: Early Learnings from Commercial EV Registration Data

Data tabulated by S&P Global Mobility shows commercial EV registration data by state, vocation, and vehicle types for 2022, the first year with substantive commercial EV sales.

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Photo Galleriesby Chris BrownMarch 14, 2023

2023 Work Truck Week in Photos

Ford Pro unveiled plans for a network of 120 Elite Commercial Centers; Ram introduced advanced technologies on the Ram Revolution EV concept, and alt-fuels find creative new applications. Vocational bodies and upfits for commercial EVs have officially arrived.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 28, 2023

True Costs and Hidden Considerations of Maintaining EVs

Electric vehicles can save on fleet maintenance over ICE vehicles. But the electronic complexities of EVs need to be considered when formulating an EV fleet maintenance program.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 15, 2023

Making Money on EVs Just Got Harder

After a heated market spurred higher prices for electric vehicles, competition is driving them back down as major OEMs roll out new profit strategies.

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Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 1, 2023

Fleet-as-a-Service Model Emerges as Key EV Resource

The recent opening of a Zeem Solutions charging lot provides an alternative to fleets who prefer to outsource their charging access and expenses.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 17, 2023

Data Can Improve How Fleet Managers Deploy EVs

Electric vehicles require seven new roles for fleet operations to monitor and apply new streams of vehicle information.

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