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Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

Chris Brown's perspective on fleets, mobility, and the business of cars.

Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•November 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 Focus•by Chris Brown•November 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 Focus•by Chris Brown•October 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 Focus•by Chris Brown•October 21, 2010

Key Takeaways from the Green Fleet Conference (Part 1)

Here’s what you missed in San Diego.

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Auto Focus•by Chris Brown•October 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 Focus•by Chris Brown•October 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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