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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.

Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 22, 2016

Comparing Vans by Lifecycle Cost

This analysis shows that ownership costs for vans with similar powertrains, GVWR, and capacities can vary by manufacturer as much as $9,000.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 22, 2016

Ready for Your Drone Delivery License?

Commercial drone deliveries are destined to integrate with fleet, but new regulations remain barriers to speedy implementation.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 24, 2015

Nissan's Business Certified Program Serves Small Fleets

What can your Nissan "c-vam" do for you?

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 30, 2015

Which Alternative Fuel is Right for Your Fleet?

In this era of inexpensive gasoline, alternative fuels still work — though fleets must tailor the technology to the use case now more than ever before.

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Newsby Chris BrownJune 4, 2015

Mercedes Predicts Fleet Niches for Metris Van

At an event held in Dunton Hot Springs, Colo., Mercedes-Benz outlined product plans and market niches for its new midsize van.

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Newsby Chris BrownMarch 27, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 Goes Off-Road

The Bobit fleet team traveled to the Canadian Rocky Mountains to put the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 to a true real-world test. (Photo gallery.)

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 29, 2015

Which EV Models Return Favorable Ownership Costs?

With reasonable duty cycles, electric vehicles can work for fleet — and they return favorable overall ownership costs.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 8, 2015

Bakery Fleet Runs Only Used CNG Vans

For this baker, finding used CNG-powered vehicles is harder in a booming natural gas market, but today's economics make even better sense for natural gas.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 6, 2014

How Do Trim Levels Affect Lifecycle Costs?

With many options and trim levels to choose from, lifecycle costs vary greatly within the same model.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 9, 2014

Hidden Benefits of Leasing Equipment

Similar to fleet leasing, equipment leasing also allows for creative ways to generate working capital and improve cash flow.

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