NAFA Connection

In this month's The First Word NAFA Executive Director Phil Russo, CAE is pleased to reveal a program that has the fleet industry buzzing, and says it has been a long time coming.

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NAFA is proud to announce the launch of a ground-breaking campaign, Beyond Fleet, a series of internal and external initiatives designed to promote and advance the fleet management position.

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Whether you’re looking to organize your Institute & Expo journey or need to locate NAFA information quickly – NAFA and I&E are always with you. We go whenever, wherever you go with two new mobile tools, one to maximize your I&E experience and the other so you can access NAFA anytime, anywhere!

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St. Louis is less than 350 miles away from seven of the top forty most populated cities in the United States and a quick (two hours or less) flight from such locations as New York City, Miami, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Dallas.

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NAFA's workshop sessions are designed to maximize your time by speaking to the topics you are most interested in. With your participation in these surveys, presenters will know of the information you want first and foremost. Please take a few moments to participate in these instructive surveys.

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The prices for fuels are going back up and fleet professionals are feeling the pinch. Don't get caught off your guard. Plan to take part in NAFA's next webinar, Don’t Sit Idle While Fuel Costs Rise: Combat Rising Fuel Costs with Wireless Fleet Management.

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Tri-State; Ontario; Mid-America; New England; Mid-West; Quebec; Western Canada; St. Louis Gateway; North Central; Philadelphia; Atlanta; Pacific Northwest; Inter-County; Old Dominion; Sunshine State; Alabama; Rocky Mountain; and Mid-West.

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In the face of an industrywide safety investigation, the nation's second-biggest rental car company has taken the rare step of asking for government regulation to ensure that autos under recall are fixed before they're rented.

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Based on an analysis of U.S. vehicle registrations, the average length of ownership of vehicles that were purchased new has risen to a record 71.4 months, or nearly six years.

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In what may come as welcome news to oil companies that are paying penalties for failing to use cellulosic ethanol (a biofuel that, commercially speaking, does not yet exist) a big producer of industrial enzymes has developed an enzyme that can help wring more ethanol out of cellulose at a lower cost.

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For every penny gas prices increase at the pumps, it costs the City of Henderson, NV $6,000 more a year. That means that with prices up about seventeen cents per gallon since the new year, it's costing $102,000 extra to fill up its fleet of about 1,000 vehicles.

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The U.S. military unveiled its first fleet of hydrogen-powered electric vehicles in Hawaii in February; part of the Defense Department’s "green initiatives" aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on foreign energy sources. The services are testing sixteen General Motors Equinoxes, which run on hydrogen fuel cells that generate electricity by converting hydrogen gas into water.

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GP Strategies Corporation announced on February 24 that its Alternative Fuels business unit completed construction of Encana Corporation's new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fueling station located at the Relay Truck Stop in Frierson, Louisiana.

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With gas prices hitting an all time February high and the current national retail average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline hanging at $3.65, many drivers are anxious about what to expect in the coming months.

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Federal Court hears greenhouse gas challenge and NAFA urges support for hybrid incentives.

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The Government of Canada has announced a federal investment of up to $21.79 million in support of Magna International’s clean vehicle technologies development.

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The nation's top three automakers are pressing the Obama administration to leave Japan out of ongoing negotiations on an Asia-Pacific trade agreement unless it loosens restrictions on the industry.

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Kelley Blue Book projects new-vehicle sales to surpass 1,050,000 units and reach a 13.8 million Seasonally Adjusted Annualized Rate (SAAR) for February 2012, improving 6.4 percent from the same time last year.

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has expanded its initial January 31, 2012 air bag recall of certain Honda and Acura models from 347 vehicles to 974. NHTSA has announced Nissan’s recall of 976 vehicles, also for a side air bag defect.

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As gas prices crept up to a national average of nearly $3.40 per gallon in January, shoppers quickly turned their attention to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to the New Car Insights Report.

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For a company known for its quality and reliability, Honda had a bad February. On February 22 the automaker recalled 45,800 of its Odyssey minivans because the gas-filled struts that hold up the rear hatch could fail unexpectedly leading to potentially serious injuries. This marks the fourth recall since the beginning of 2012.

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Subaru edged Mazda, Toyota, and Honda to earn the highest score in Consumer Reports' latest report card, which ranks automakers based on the performance, comfort, utility, and reliability of more than 275 vehicles recently tested.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.

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Former NAFA President Sal Giacchi, CAFM, CFM and Matthew Betz mark big anniversaries with NAFA this month.

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The 2012-2013 NAFA Board of Trustees was recently announced, finding familiar faces returning to the Board and a new position -- International Vice President -- entering the fold.

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Join fellow fleet managers at the dynamic PSG Roadeo. Test your prowess behind the wheel. Public safety demonstrations and other emergency service vehicles will be on display. This event will be held behind the outfield at Busch Stadium, home of the 2011 World Series Champions, the St. Louis Cardinals.

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NAFA is very proud to announce that the 2012 I&E Expo Floor is completely sold out! This marks three years in a row that the Expo Floor has sold completely out, and with an impressive two months still to go before the big show.

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A amazing array of eighteen leading publications that cover fleet from throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe have been announced as official media sponsors of NAFA’s 2012 Institute & Expo

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Michigan residents faced their fears, and the cold, for the fifth annual Area 5 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 25 at Chippewa Lake. Among them was fleet student Derek Lampen. All proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics of Michigan.

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With the right lighting, everything else falls into place. Lighting in a vehicle is about space and dimension, said Mahendra Dassanayake, Ford Technical Leader for Design, but there's more to it.

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With a twenty percent discount to all purchasers, the NAFA Law Guide for Fleet Professionals should be an integral part of every fleet professional’s resources.The sale on this necessary item ends on March 31, so buy yours while the savings are hot and supplies last.

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Edmonton, AB; Merrillville, IN; Baltimore, MD; Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO; Manchester, NH; New York, NY; Point Rocks, MD; and Roanoke, VA.

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In a nationwide survey conducted by Harris Interactive among more than 3,000 employers, hiring and human resource managers were asked to rate the biggest mistakes candidates make during interviews and share their most unusual interview memories.

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One-in-five teen drivers reports that they have driven under the influence of marijuana. In fact, marijuana influence is significantly more prevalent among teen drivers than alcohol, as compared to the thirteen percent of teens surveyed who report that they have driven after drinking.

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A new poll found that more than a third (36.3 percent) of Canadian drivers admitted to using their cell phones while behind the wheel in the last seven days, up from 20.5 percent in 2001.

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NAFA's Mobile Portal is now available in a user-friendly mobile version, optimized for browsing on any smart phone, tablet, or other Web-enabled mobile device. Visit NAFAmobile.org for details!

FleetFOCUS Newsletter © 2012 NAFA Fleet Management Association

 

NAFA's Chapters are an important element to the Association, so now you can find your meeting listings in the Chapters department of FleetFOCUS!

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

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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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NAFA's Law Guide For Fleet Professionals provides the tools to enable a fleet manager to recognize legal challenges and discuss them with legal experts.

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