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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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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 29, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Work Vehicles Respond

Twitter users provide an up-close perspective to utility fleets’ preparations for cleanup, vocational fleets on the ready to respond, and organizations incurring damage to their own vehicles and property.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 26, 2022

9 Tips to Increase Fleet Vehicle Uptime

In this supply constrained environment, it’s time for fleets to rethink parts ordering and stocking, get drivers more involved in the maintenance mission, and let go of vendor relationships that are no longer useful.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 22, 2022

Increasing Uptime in a Supply-Constrained World

Based on 25 years of experience, one master technician has sage advice on how fleets can navigate today’s escalating vehicle servicing challenges.

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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 BrownFebruary 28, 2022

20 Ways to Conserve Fuel

The tried-and-true tips still apply — but implementing new ways to modify driver behaviors and creating larger organizational conversations around energy savings can reap benefits too.

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Newsby Chris BrownFebruary 2, 2022

Farley, Benioff on Ford’s Digital, Service-Based Future

Ford CEO Jim Farley and Marc Benioff, creator of Salesforce, gathered in Sonoma County to discuss the automotive industry’s digital transformation, types of connected service revenues, and whether Ford will charge a subscription for heated seats.

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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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