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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 12, 2020

Fleet Forward Experience Day 3: Removing Barriers to Corporate Fleet Electrification

Overcoming today’s challenges to corporate fleet electrification; understanding how embedded modem data can be used effectively; and straightforward paths to sharing fleet vehicles — it was another busy day at Fleet Forward Experience.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 11, 2020

Fleet Forward Experience Day 2: Ford’s Electrification and the Autonomy Trifecta

Yaro Hetman outlined Ford’s plans to scale its electric ecosystem while fleet management and autonomous technology providers came together for a view on viable autonomous business models.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 10, 2020

Six Takeaways from Fleet Forward Experience Day 1

We learned that Tesla is a player in fleet and that autonomy is taking various paths to evolution. Digital keys and car-as-wallet technologies are driving fleet efficiencies right now.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 19, 2020

Can a Three-Wheeled EV Catch on in Fleet?

At $18,500 and with negligible operating costs, ElectraMeccanica’s Solo should make some delivery and service fleets think about which applications might be suitable to shift from four wheels.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 13, 2020

Should Delivery Fleets Pay to Park in Loading Zones?

The humble city curb is now coveted real estate, and it’s making mobility increasingly difficult. Cities are turning to curb management concepts that allow fleets to dynamically guarantee parking for a fee.

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Articlesby Chris BrownOctober 8, 2020

Cannabis Fleets: Booming Growth, Growing Pains

As new states open for legal cannabis, the industry faces compliance challenges and a maze of regulations. Cannabis transporters are responding with larger vehicles, refrigeration systems, video telematics, and the CannaCage.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 27, 2020

XL Fleet Is Going Public: What Does it Mean for Fleets?

The infusion of $350 million will accelerate development of fully electric options and a move into Classes 7 and 8.

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Newsby Chris BrownSeptember 23, 2020

Gov. Newsom Issues Order to Ban New Gas Car Sales in Calif. by 2035

The order requires all new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission in 15 years, though it would not prevent Californians from owning gasoline-powered cars or selling them on the used car market.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2020

Ford Takes Telematics In-House and Hardware Free

Manufacturers are partnering with telematics providers to allow access to data from OEMs’ factory-installed modems. Meanwhile, Ford has introduced its own telematics system that takes advantage of its factory modem to maximize the depth and breadth of that data for fleets.

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Newsby Chris BrownAugust 26, 2020

Looking for an Autonomous Truck Driving Job? Waymo Is Hiring In Texas

Waymo is hiring Class A Drivers to monitor autonomous systems during driverless truck tests out of its new Dallas facility.

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