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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 BrownMarch 20, 2013

Rethink Your Tool Hauler

If you’re hauling a lot of tools for your contracting business, dump your pickup and consider this type of custom-built rolling toolbox.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 31, 2013

Do You Qualify for Fleet Status?

If your company’s fleet has grown, you may qualify for fleet status. If you do, the savings on work vehicles can be substantial.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 31, 2013

Revving Up: Start Calling Yourself a Fleet

Small businesses that run work vehicles often don’t even know they are a fleet — and they’re leaving money on the table.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 31, 2013

Spec'ing the Extra Mile with Do-It-Yourself Modifications

This sales fleet used some do-it-yourself modifications on the Isuzu Reach to create the optimal operating environment for its drivers.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 29, 2013

The Hybrid Payback for Fleets: A New Class of Vehicles

There are more hybrid models than ever before, but is the gap shrinking on return on investment for fleets?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 30, 2012

Small Fleet Paths to Propane Autogas

Four fleets share their stories on the process of acquiring and converting vehicles to propane autogas and building the fueling infrastructure.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2012

Getting Into Vans: Commercial Van Market Hot & Heavy

The action in the commercial van market is getting hot and heavy. With pickup truck-like capabilities, improved fuel economy, and white space for branding, new and updated van offerings are attracting a new breed of business entrepreneurs.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 24, 2012

Do-it-Yourself CNG

While the new revolution in natural gas-powered vehicles is just starting, these small fleets have been using them effectively — and reaping an ROI — for years.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 24, 2012

Toolbox - When Do EVs Make Sense for Fleets?

A new program using actual drive-cycle data will help fleets answer this question from an economic standpoint.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 4, 2012

Volkswagen Holds 2013-MY Fleet Preview

At its second annual new model preview, the automaker said fleet will play an important role in its growth in North America and provided attendees a chance to see and drive its latest products.

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