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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.

Auto Focusby Chris BrownDecember 16, 2010

Congress, not Technology, is Deciding the Alt-fuel Market

Should Congress have let the hybrid, diesel and CNG tax credit die while keeping the ethanol fuel credit?

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownNovember 22, 2010

LA Auto Show: Trends, Themes and Photos

Electrification, customization and wringing every last drop of efficiency out of an internal combustion engine were prominent storylines. Oh, and models like Heidi Klum.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownNovember 17, 2010

JDPA Rental Car Satisfaction Study: Behind the Numbers

Stuart Greif, the director of the study for J.D. Power and Associates, drills down past the circle scores to analyze the factors that produced this year’s results. Factor number one—the economy, stupid!

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownNovember 15, 2010

Negotiating the Alt-Power Jungle

Sometimes going green is less about the ‘best’ technology and more about where the government puts its money — and fleet buyers with good intentions are caught in the middle.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownNovember 3, 2010

Industry Realignment: What Now?

Avis is asking the FTC to bless a merger between four out of the seven major brands. Something has to give.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownOctober 28, 2010

Key Takeaways from the Green Fleet Conference (Part II)

More intel culled from the Green Fleet Conference in San Diego, including EV charging, the future of alt fuels and other tidbits.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownOctober 21, 2010

Key Takeaways from the Green Fleet Conference (Part 1)

Here’s what you missed in San Diego.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownOctober 14, 2010

My Ride in the X-Prize Winner (video)

The all-electric E-Tracer and its gas-powered equivalent, the Monotracer, are not practical alternatives to the passenger car. But if you’re interested in a new form of mobility, you can have one for about $80,000 to $100,000.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownOctober 6, 2010

Chevy Volt Test Ride

When it finally makes it to fleet, drivers will like the Volt’s large (for an EV) cargo space, while the gas-power range-extending capabilities should open up a lot more possibilities for fleet applications. Check out the photos.

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Auto Focusby Chris BrownSeptember 30, 2010

The Nissan LEAF: an EV, and a Real Car

We took a spin in the Nissan LEAF. The fit-and-finish and drive characteristics are up to North American standards, and the range does not disappoint.

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