By Phillip E. Russo, CAE
Executive Director, NAFA

Peter Grady joins fellow Detroit Three executives Robert A. Lutz (Vice Chairman of General Motors) and Mark Fields (Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Company) as Keynote Speakers.

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Detroit now has airport shuttle service, and NAFA's Michigan Chapter is helping alleviate the expense of a cab once you reach Detroit.

To facilitate networking, planning, and camaraderie for spouses and guests, NAFA's Michigan Chapter will host a Spouse & Guest Hospitality Room on Level 5 of the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in the Joliet Room.

If you weren't able to attend the webinar, you can hear the audio recording and see the slide presentation here.

It literally takes a few seconds to click on the poll and cast your vote. Every vote counts!

The rules could potentially save the average buyer of a 2016 model-year car $3,000 over the life of the vehicle and, nationally, will conserve about 1.8 billion barrels of oil and reduce nearly a billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the lives of the vehicles covered.

Retail and fleet customers who purchased these vans, which were built in February and March this year, are being urged to stop driving the vans, park them outside away from buildings and other vehicles, and, if possible, disconnect both battery cables.

Industry recovery regains traction as both retail and fleet sales levels improve.

Ford will continue to cooperate with Volvo Cars in several areas after the sale has been completed in order to ensure a smooth transition but will not retain any ownership in the Volvo Cars business.

As spring construction season begins, active transportation projects totaling $29.8 billion are creating jobs across the country.

The 2009 survey observed 20,818 commercial drivers operating medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and buses at 827 roadside locations across the country. The study found that usage rates were over 10 percent higher in states with strict safety belt laws.

The 18 exclusive automobiles featured in "Allure of the Automobile" were destined for a privileged few, including celebrities like Clark Gable and Steve McQueen, and they represent some of the rarest machines in the world.

NAFA Affiliate Deb Frodl will be responsible for driving strategy, product development, marketing, and strategic alliances.

* DOT Announces Investigation into Vehicle Acceleration
* DOT Proposes Rule to Ban Texting for Truck and Bus Drivers
* Fuel Economy Standards Set

Government of Canada Unveils Regulations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Several fleets were awarded for successfully eliminating the use of lead wheel weights in their fleet operations.

Lincoln's first-ever hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 miles per gallon in the city when it goes on sale this fall.

Four purpose-built electric trucks "optimized for electric operation from the wheels up" are slated to hit the road in the Los Angeles area starting in June 2010.

After conducting a thorough lifecycle cost analysis of dozens of vehicles from various manufacturers, the company decided on the Fusion for its U.S. sales fleet.

The company's new option is an industry-first application that offers convenient flexibility while slashing UPS vehicle emissions.

Nissan said that construction of its advanced lithium-ion battery plant, announced last year, will begin this April.

In the United States, GM is the leading producer of flex-fuel vehicles with more than 3.5 million E85-capable GM cars on the road.

Iowa currently has regulations that allow for the dispensing of high blend ethanol, such as E30, E50, or E85, absent of equipment certification.

NAFA Members made the list of finalists for Professional Fleet Manager of the Year, Fleet Executive of the Year, and Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year awards. Awards will be presented at the I&E in Detroit.

This year NAFA's going green and working with various partners such as Marriott and Cobo Center to increase the number of green options and recycling opportunities.

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With more than 220 of the leading fleet and automotive industry companies exhibiting their products and services, it's a great opportunity to meet and do business with vendors on a one-on-one basis.

The CAFM Boot Camp sessions review the concepts in the curriculum with which most candidates have difficulty, based on test result analysis. CAFM and CAFS program participants can use this opportunity to reinforce their existing expertise and obtain assistance for concepts that might be problematic.

Whatever you need - car rental, airline, or hotel information - NAFA's I&E website has it all!

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

Did you know GM's Vice Chairman, Robert Lutz, will be retiring on May 1 and he will be making one of his final public appearances at NAFA's 2010 I&E?

Designed with you in mind, the guide will help you understand fuel supply and demand dynamics to better anticipate price changes, understand key fuel standards, and identify appropriate policies, activities, and technologies to improve fuel efficiency.

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 legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.

Same content information as found on the Networking Databases, just downloadable!

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

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