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NAFA was deeply saddened to learn of Jim's passing, and we would like to express our condolences to his family and peers.

A successful 2009 Institute & Expo - by Mike Antich

Get a booth in front of fleet managers! NAFA I&E - The Marketplace That Matters Most.

Now available in the online NAFA store, the Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide is an expanded update of our Fleet Maintenance Staffing Guide.

This latest service will provide NAFA Members with immediate answers and even better service.

Who has celebrated a recent five-, 10-, or even 20-year NAFA anniversary? Our online Membership Milestones will give you the answer!

The bill will invest $190 billion in new, clean energy technologies; as well as aim to reduce carbon emissions from major U.S. sources by 17 percent, by 2020.

Tires with lower rolling resistance and proper inflation pressure can contribute to improved fuel economy.

The bill, A-3914, would require state departments and agencies to submit a request to the state Treasurer for the use of state vehicles before they are assigned to, or used by, officers or state employees.

Ford matched or scored higher than its Asian and European competitors in response to the question, "How likely are you to buy/lease a new car from (a specific manufacturer)?"

This decision is dependent on the successful outcome of ongoing economic incentive negotiations between GM and state and local government officials.

Existing Donlen customers who are utilizing the Donlen MasterCard Fuel Card can now access an online Find Fuel Discount tool to further leverage fuel discounts offered through Donlen's fuel program.

Lexus regains top nameplate ranking, LX 570 and LS 460 finish one-two.

The Q2 report shows more people assuming mid-size & entry-level luxury vehicle leases.

* Transit Windsor Introduces New Green Fleet

* EPA Grants California Waiver
* Cash for Clunkers Is Law
* House Passes Climate Change Legislation

A new buyer incentive program signed into law by President Obama, will help consumers pay for new, more fuel-efficient vehicles when they trade in a less fuel-efficient car or truck.

The projects are being funded by base annual appropriations and will focus on improving battery material performance, developing manufacturing processes to increase performance, and decreasing the cost of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) batteries.

A research company predicts China will be the world leader in charging stations and the U.S. will be the second largest, with more than 1 million charge points installed by 2015.

New standards will block the sun's heat-producing rays through windows - keeping cars cooler, increasing their fuel efficiency and reducing global warming pollution.

The five-year comprehensive emissions testing program will test the emissions and health effects of new technology diesel engines, to document the improvements that have been made and to ensure that there are no unintended emissions from these new technologies.

The Ford Motor Company's Blueprint for Sustainability includes the introduction of a range of global environmental technologies; to provide more fuel-efficient vehicles that emit fewer greenhouse gases - without compromising customer expectations for safety, interior room or performance.

The loan will help Nissan produce electric vehicles.

Efforts include an AT model - with a clean-diesel engine - next spring; and "Zero-Emission Mobility Partnerships" formed with governments around the world.

The EPA's Clean Energy Lead by Example Guide helps states identify key strategies, resources and tools best-suited to their energy needs.

The trucks will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2009 and will be deployed primarily in Ontario.

The purpose of the program is to evaluate the feasibility of the utilization of wastewater as a source of nutrients and water for the cultivation of algae, and its subsequent processing into feedstock for the production of biodiesel and other products.

Save up to 25 percent on NAFA's Request for Proposals Guide.

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One place to gather job postings, jobs wanted; and a resume bank!

As a service to NAFA Members, Patrick O'Connor and Huw Williams - NAFA's U.S. and Canadian legislative counsels, respectively - supply monthly updates on current legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.

Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.

Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily e-mail others within that community, with specific fleet questions.

NAFA cares about your privacy.