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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 BrownNovember 8, 2022

In Business Pivot, XL Fleet Renames as Spruce Power

XL Fleet’s recent acquisition of Spruce Power, a provider of rooftop solar and battery storage solutions, is part of the company’s new strategy as it departs the fleet market.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 11, 2022

What is Scott Painter’s Plan for 23k Electric Vehicles?

In explaining strategy for his new all-electric subscription startup Autonomy, Painter shares which manufacturers are poised to win the EV race, why Fair failed, and how his large EV order holds clues for where EVs will grow and how they’re used.

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Newsby Chris BrownJuly 28, 2022

Fleet Forward Dallas Tour Stop Announces Agenda, Vehicles

The Fleet Forward stop in Dallas on Sept. 15 features Texas-specific seminars and electric vehicles from Lightning eMotors, ZEVx, Cenntro, and Xos, along with electric passenger car models.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJune 20, 2022

First Drive: F-150 Lightning Pro

How does an all-electric pickup that burns rubber going uphill with an 1,889-lb. payload fit with fleets?

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 4, 2022

How Will Atlis Motor Vehicles Prevail in a Crowded EV Market?

The electric truck maker is planning an IPO this summer. But in a crowded field of at least 25 independent makers of commercial electric vehicles, success entails more than just producing a truck.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 11, 2022

Designing Truck Bodies for the Coming Wave of Commercial EVs

John B. Poindexter and Mark Hope of JB Poindexter & Co discuss how bodies and upfits are evolving to integrate with electric vehicle chassis and how the company’s new business unit will serve this burgeoning market.

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Newsby Chris BrownJanuary 4, 2022

Ford to Open F-150 Lightning Fleet Order Bank Jan. 5

Fleets looking to order an F-150 Lightning in the first wave must have entered their interest as a “hand-raiser” with a valid FIN on Ford’s website. Additional reservation holders will be invited in phases to order over the next few months.

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Newsby Chris BrownDecember 16, 2021

Ford Pro Charging Launches to Help Fleets Electrify

Ford Pro Charging will provide services to aid in implementing electric vehicle charging through consulting on the design and construction of charging sites, providing software and hardware infrastructure to support energy management, and working with local utilities on energy and infrastructure needs.

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Articlesby Chris BrownDecember 10, 2021

Putting an Electric 3-Wheeler to Work

With the need to minimize carbon footprints, match the right fleet vehicle to the task, and maneuver in increasingly congested areas, fleets could use the FUV from Arcimoto in a growing number of niche applications. Mark Frohnmayer, the company’s founder and CEO, lays out the plan.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 22, 2021

Utilities Are Essential to Fleets’ EV Infrastructure Plan

Ford Pro Charging’s Muffi Ghadiali explains how increasing grid demands necessitate fleets and utilities working together to reduce peak load with local battery storage, renewables, and bidirectional power from EVs themselves.

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