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Moving Ahead With Great Momentum -- NAFA's Executive Director, Phil Russo, CAE, takes a look at his top 10 list of good news for NAFA.

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For the second straight year, NAFA's Institute & Expo features three Keynote Speakers who have all figured prominently in the news recently, adding to the already high excitement for the event.

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For the first time, NAFA members will be able to follow the Institute & Expo online via the popular social networking sites Twitter and Facebook. You can even submit questions for the OEM panel via the Twitter thread #NAFApanel

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NAFA will hold a Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) June 1-2, 2011 at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand, St. Louis, MO. A great stepping stone, the FMS provides you the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles and practices of successful fleet management.

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With the announcement of an endorsement agreement between NAFA and the NTEA (Association for the Work Truck Industry), the goal of establishing the Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) program as the standard of excellence within the fleet industry is one step closer.

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Building upon his bold goal of reducing America's petroleum use by one-third by 2025, President Obama announced the creation of the National Clean Fleets Partnership on April 1. This public-private partnership will help large companies reduce diesel and gasoline use in their fleets by incorporating electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and fuel-saving measures into their daily operations.

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On April 1, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that the number and rate of traffic fatalities in 2010 fell to the lowest levels since 1949, despite a significant increase in the number of miles Americans drove during the year.

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Using technology similar to that available in an electric toothbrush, Google is trialing a Plugless Power™ charging station for electric vehicles at its Mountain View, CA headquarters. Plugless Power is the first electric vehicle (EV) charging system on the market to offer consumers a simple way to charge their EVs with the ease of hands-free, automatic technology.

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On March 28, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced a voluntary safety recall of 71,043 2011 model year Jettas in order to reconfigure a wiring layout associated with the anti-theft alarm system and horn. No injuries or accidents have been reported as a result of this condition.

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Ford's all-new Police Interceptor sedan and utility can save America's law enforcement agencies millions of dollars a year on fuel costs. With three powerful and fuel-efficient V6 engines, the new Police Interceptor lineup is expected to deliver average fuel economy gains of between 20 and 25 percent over the Crown Victoria police car, which ends production later this year.

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A look at legislation which would extend ethanol and biodiesel tax credits and require production of hybrids; personal use limits set by the IRS; and U.S. DOT public hearings on proposed rear-visibility rule.

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The Government of Canada has announced that used vehicles from Mexico that can be modified to meet Canadian safety and environmental standards will be permitted to be imported into Canada in the short term.

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Fleet Response's Client Advisory Board, which contains several NAFA Members, met for a three-day event February 27 through March 2. The meeting included a demonstration of the Driver History Profile (DHP) upgrades including a presentation by Gerry Martin, President of AlertDriving and partner of Fleet Response.

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Former NAFA President Milton Reid, along with Eric Steier, Mary A. Daniel, and Jeffery L. Thomas are among those celebrating membership milestones with NAFA in April.

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NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo will usher in a new era for the Association as Christopher D. Amos, CAFM, hands over the reins to Douglas Weichman, CAFM to become the 32nd President in NAFA history.

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One of the most important reference tools for a fleet manager has been freed from the desktop and now fits easily in a pocket! NAFA's Online Buyer's Guide, which lets fleet managers locate the products and professional services they need for their jobs, is now available as a free app for the iPhone, Blackberry, and iPad.

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With the weekend only days away, the excitement for NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo is building fast. NAFA offers several registration options to make it easy for you and your budget; or if you've already registered, plan ahead for the sold-out expo floor with Map Your Show.

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If you are attending the I&E and will be bringing a guest, NAFA's Carolinas Chapter will be hosting a "Spouse & Guest Hospitality Room" inside The Harris Room, located on the 2nd floor of the Westin Hotel, where guests can pick up brochures, discount coupons, and information about local events.

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Sometimes doing the same thing year after year isn't boring at all; in fact, it can be downright rewarding. For the third straight year, NAFA Fleet Management Association will be participating in a Habitat for Humanity project to kick off the Institute & Expo. And once again, LeasePlan USA is sponsoring the program.

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NAFA would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support of the 2011 Institute & Expo!

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NGVAmerica, the trade association that represents the U.S. natural gas vehicle industry, hailed President Obama's call for the passage of the NAT GAS Act as part of his new federal energy blueprint.

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AT&T is putting 101 Chevrolet Express Cargo 2500 vans powered by low-emissions compressed natural gas into its customer service fleet.

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Coulomb Technologies recently announced new features for its ChargePoint smart phone apps for the Blackberry and iPhone. The new version allows drivers to search and filter for charging stations by status: available, in use, voltage level, and paid or free stations.

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Ryder System, Inc. recently announced an order for 202 heavy-duty natural gas vehicles. Ryder will begin taking delivery of the vehicles in April and expects to have the full order integrated into its fleet by September.

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Aerodynamic trucks, natural gas vehicles, diesel-electric hybrids, and low emission diesel engines are powering Kenworth's industry leadership in providing environmentally friendly products with excellent performance that can help truck operators enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

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Thanks to a new product by NAFA Fleet Management Association, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours!

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Recent listings include jobs in Edmonton, AB; Williamsburg, VA; Cleveland, OH; Las Vegas, NV; Brampton, ON; Burnaby, BC; Calgary, AB; Gaithersburg, MD; Sparks, MD; Redding, CA; and Mountain View, CA.

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Did you know that conference registration for NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo is up 37 percent from last year? All indications are that this will be the best attended I&E since 2007 in Houston.

 

The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next week: New York (April 26), Southwest (April 27), Mid-America (April 27), North Central (May 10), St. Louis Gateway (May 11), and Chesapeake (May 12).

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

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

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These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily email 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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The Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide is an expanded update of our Fleet Maintenance Staffing Guide.

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