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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 BrownSeptember 9, 2021

FFC21 Panel to Address Supply Chain Crisis

Moderated by Jim Press, former COO of Toyota North America, experts from the commercial vehicle, fintech, and automotive investment sectors will discuss forward-thinking solutions at the 2021 Fleet Forward Conference.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 7, 2021

Supply, Chained: Parts Shortages, Price Hikes, and Incentive Cuts

As disruptions continue to rock vehicle and parts production, fleets should plan for limited fleet supply and cost increases in the near term. But there are things they can do now to mitigate the situation.

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Articlesby Chris BrownAugust 26, 2021

Supply Chain Strain: Fleets Manage in the New Normal

With vehicle supply constraints and inflated prices now forecast through 2023, fleet operators are adjusting their duty cycles, fleet plans, and job management.

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Articlesby Chris BrownAugust 18, 2021

How Much Does a GPS Tracking System Cost?

To get to a bottom-line cost for a GPS tracking system, you'll need to decide on hardware, installation, features, and contract type. Just remember that lower cost doesn't translate to maximum ROI.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 27, 2021

A Blueprint to Predictive Maintenance for Fleets

The vehicle supply shortage has put maintenance back in the spotlight. Meanwhile, OE data is finally being harnessed to better predict when components will fail. How and where can predictive maintenance deliver an ROI for fleets today?

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Newsby Chris BrownJune 10, 2021

Lordstown: Active Conversations to Raise Capital to Continue Operations

A day after filing an amended 10-K that casts doubt on the electric-truck maker’s survival into 2022, the company said it has “multiple avenues to raise capital."

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Articlesby Chris BrownJune 8, 2021

Ford Maverick: What Can a Compact Pickup Do for Fleets?

You could say the all-new Maverick’s hybrid engine, unibody frame, and 4.5-foot bed make it a niche truck. But in the post-pandemic era of efficiencies and economics, fleets must apply a Swiss Army knife-like approach to job applications.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 20, 2021

22 Questions to Answer Before Installing EV Charging Depots

The answers will dictate site design, energy management considerations, software needs, home charging requirements, and fleet policy updates. Without the proper attention, fleet operators face ballooning and unexpected costs.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 16, 2021

13 KPIs that Define Last-Mile Delivery Success

To run a profitable last-mile delivery fleet, operators need to act on consumer-driven trends and measure key performance indicators around productivity, customer satisfaction, and revenue and cost.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 13, 2021

This New Electric Mobile Vaccination Unit is Gaining Importance

Through a partnership with Element and Karma Automotive, Ayro CEO Rod Keller believes the company’s electric low-speed vehicle will aid efforts to vaccinate a greater share of the U.S. population.

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