NAFA Connection

Mario Gionet, CBC/Radio-Canada, has been named NAFA's new Vice President for Canada and Northern Region Trustee effective immediately. He replaces Kate Vigneau, CAFM, who resigned from the Board to accept the position of Professional Development Strategist with NAFA.

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NAFA is proud to announce that it will be the official sponsor of the Fleet Zone at the InterBev 2010 show. The event, which is America’s premier beverage trade show and convention, will take place September 22-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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NAFA has created two new quarterly electronic newsletters geared towards the specific concerns of public service and corporate fleet managers. Exclusively for NAFA Members and NAFA Affiliates, Fleet Perspectives features special profiles on NAFA Members, important fleet news, and informative articles that won't be found anywhere else.

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NAFA was on hand in Arizona during one of three fleet previews by Chrysler. The presentation showcased the company's 2011 lineup and the various changes made to the vehicles and the company since emerging from bankruptcy.

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General Motors recently announced that Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. will step down as Chief Executive Officer on September 1, 2010, and as Chairman of the Board by the end of the year. Dan Akerson, 61, who has served on the GM board of directors since July 2009, will become CEO on September 1 and Chairman by the end of the year, ensuring a smooth transition and continued positive momentum for the company.

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General Motors Company announced that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering consisting of common stock to be sold by certain of its stockholders and the issuance by the company of its Series B mandatory convertible junior preferred stock.

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The new investment will prepare the facility for crossmember production by securing new tooling and equipment to enhance the plant’s capability as well as bringing in new technologies that will improve the quality, testing, and inspection processes. As part of the investment, 280 jobs will be retained.

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Since the investigation began Toyota has welcomed the appointment of safety and quality experts to their independent North American Quality Advisory Panel as well as expanded their Product Quality Field Office program, equipped all of their new cars and trucks with more advanced safety technologies, and completed 2,000 vehicle inspections for unintended acceleration complaints with none linked to their electronic throttle control system.

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GM recalled 2009-2010 models of the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, and Saturn Outlook Crossovers to inspect second-row safety belts for damage.

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A provision to extend bonus depreciation has been extended in H.R. 5297, known as the "Small Business Jobs Act of 2010." If passed into law, H.R. 5297 will retroactively extend bonus depreciation through calendar-year 2010. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency has sent a proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty trucks and buses to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review.

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As the summer begins to wrap up, British Columbia’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) branch, along with local law enforcement, continues to take measures to ensure commercial vehicles are meeting safety standards. The goal of the summer project is to increase awareness in the commercial transport industry about road safety.

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Tom Webb's team of analysts at Manheim Consulting has completed more information from their annual Used Car Market Report. Despite gloomy news for the overall economy in July, the new and used vehicle markets performed fairly well.

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As NAFA’s Professional Development Strategist, Katherine Vigneau, CAFM, will be responsible for identifying fleet manager education needs and recommending methods to meet those needs; directing the Association’s education efforts, including seminars, products, and programs; managing NAFA’s professional certification programs; leading NAFA’s education partnership efforts; and serving as subject matter expert for various committees.

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NAFA has announced the formation of the NAFA CARB Advisory Council, a new sub-committee of NAFA’s Fuels & Technology Advisory Council, to provide input to both NAFA and the Air Resources Board on regulatory matters that impact fleet managers in California.

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Join us at the Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) Oct. 6-7 and Advanced Fleet Management Seminar (AFMS) Oct. 8-10 at Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans. The two seminars provide excellent fleet education for new fleet managers (FMS) or veterans of the industry (AFMS).

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NAFA's next Fleet Management Seminar will be offered September 14-15, 2010, in Calgary, Alberta. The FMS provides new fleet managers (those with less than five years of experience) with the fundamental principles and practices of successful fleet management and features Canadian-specific content. Bilingual instructors and a French seminar will be offered based on demand.

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NAFA's 2011 Institute and Expo will take place April 9-12 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center. If you want to be a part of NAFA's next great I&E sign up to exhibit by August 27 and SAVE with our priority period!

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By participating in NAFA's annual Membership Drive, which will run 'til December 31, you have a shot at winning three great prizes including the grand prize of one year of free membership or affiliation; free registration for the 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte; hotel accommodations for conference nights; and travel expenses to and from Charlotte.

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It is our Members who help make this Association successful. Your volunteer work has helped create and successfully run various committees, provide publications, educational workshops and testing, and annually offer our Institute & Expo. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!

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The extended range electric pick-up truck can drive the first 40 miles on powerful lithium-ion batteries and can continue driving over 300 miles by generating its own electricity from a small onboard gasoline-powered generator or "range extender." Raser plans to begin limited delivery to other fleets for field testing as early as 2011 and offer its E-REV powertrain in popular SUV models in the near future.

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As implementation partner for the $1.9 million project, EV Connect will upgrade legacy chargers throughout California, providing adaptations to accommodate existing electric vehicles, while updating charger stations to the new SAE-J1772 standard of new car models. In anticipation of new car models entering the market from companies such as Nissan, Coda Automotive, General Motors, Ford, and Fisker Automotive, among others, work is slated to start in the fall of 2010 and finish by winter of 2011.

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North American and European Hybrid Truck, Bus and Van Market, finds that the hybrid truck, bus and van market is expected to grow 222 thousand units by 2016, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan. The study focused on the key trends driving the demand of hybridization of commercial vehicles and the factors favoring the adoption of hybrid commercial vehicles.

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The National Tire Research Center at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is the result of a long partnership between VTTI and GM. Other funding for the $14 million center is coming from Virginia Tech and the national tobacco settlement.

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Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP announced that its newest dealer, Alvarez ZAP, has opened in Riverside, California and will be serving commercial and government markets throughout the entire Inland Empire. Alvarez ZAP recently delivered its first shipment of six electric trucks to the City of Riverside during a Grand Opening press conference.

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AUGUST SALE! 20 percent off for Non-Members and 30 percent off for Members! The 2-pack includes the Driver Transportation Options softcover edition and the Personal Use For Fleets CD-ROM.

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Current listings include: Fleet Administrator, Fleet Supervisor, Service Advisor, Vehicle and Equipment Manager.

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Did you know if you sign up to exhibit at NAFA's 2011 Institute and Expo by August 27 you can save with our priority period?  More than half the Expo Floor has already been sold and bookings by August 27 will see savings.

 

NAFA's Pacific Southwest Chapter will hold a meeting on August 24. The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in September: Greater Pittsburg Chapter (Sept. 9), NAFA Canadian Fleet Management Seminar (Sept. 14), North Central Chapter (Sept. 14), St. Louis Gateway Chapter (Sept. 15), Sunshine State Chapter and FLAGFA (Sept. 15-17), NAFA Canadian Fleet Management Seminar (Sept. 15), Inter-County Chapter Meeting (Sept. 15), and Mid America Chapter (Sept. 16).

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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.

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

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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

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

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Congratulations, you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?

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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.

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