NAFA Connection
NAFA Fleet Management Association
Monday, January 20, 2014
NAFA ASSOCIATION NEWS
As part of NAFA’s 2014 I&E events, NAFA and GE Capital Fleet Services are offering attendees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit GE’s Vehicle Innovation Center. This world-class, first-of-its-kind facility will allow I&E attendees to get hands-on experience and test-drive a variety of alternative fuel vehicles. It all happens on Monday, April 7 at GE Capital Fleet Services’ Vehicle Innovation Center. Space is limited and running out for this event. Register now!
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Peter Sheahan, Founder and CEO of ChangeLabs, will provide an inspirational presentation to help I&E attendees recognize the five phases required to transform an aspiration into a good idea, and then a good idea into a great result, and will show how to accelerate progress and get massive results faster than you ever thought possible.
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NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management is the perfect ground-floor education for your fleet career! Because the curriculum is created by CAFM-certified fleet experts, you can be sure to get the most up-to-date and valuable fleet education knowledge in the industry today. Early Bird pricing ends tomorrow, January 21. Don't pass up savings - register now!
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UPCOMING NAFA CHAPTER MEETINGS
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Department of Transportation sends backup camera rule to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final approval, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sends driver coercion rule to OMB for review, FMCSA moves forward with medical certificate rule, and the House Transportation Committee starts process for the next transportation bill.
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Energy solutions provider Ascent Solutions Inc. has partnered with Sun Country Highway to support their goal to "green" 90 percent of Canada’s highways. In an effort to help assist the province of Ontario with the greening of its highways, Ascent has installed the first public Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station in St. Thomas and Elgin County.
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Joining a growing number of states that are imposing fees on electric and alternative vehicles, Colorado is seeking to recover "lost" gas tax revenues. As of this year, Coloradans driving electric, alternative fuel, and high-efficiency vehicles will pay a $50 registration fee to capture more revenue from vehicles that use less traditional gasoline.
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REMARKETING STRATEGY WITH THOMAS WEBB
NAFA AFFILIATES FORUM
Sponsorship packages for the Essentials of Fleet Management and Masters Seminars are designed with your maximum return on investment in mind. Integrate your marketing efforts and enhance your organization’s visibility by taking advantage of these sponsorship opportunities. No matter your choice, you are sure to get your money’s worth...guaranteed!
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INDUSTRY NEWS
While a few manufacturers have yet to report in, the industry was on track to report its best sales numbers in six years, a welcome relief after the worst industry downturn since the Great Depression. A total of about 15.5 million vehicles were purchased by U.S. motorists in 2013, and forecasts for the coming year range from IHS Automotive’s conservative 16.1 million to as much as 16.5 million or more.
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After its initial debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in November, 2013, the hydrogen fuel cell-powered Toyota FCV (fuel cell vehicle) made its first U.S. appearance at Consumer Electronics Show in early January. Along with the car, Toyota brought news about the nation's nascent hydrogen infrastructure.
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INSIDE NAFA
NAFA was shocked to hear of the passing of former NAFA President J. Paul Hubbard on January 12, in Ste. Rose, PQ, Canada. He served as President from 1989 to 1991. In addition to serving as President, Hubbard held the positions of First Vice President; Second Vice President; Third Vice President; and was the National Board of Delegates Chair and Vice President for Canada. He was one of the first class of inductees to Club NAFA.
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Developed to spread the word about the value and importance of fleet management to the world, Beyond Fleet puts the fleet management industry front-and-center in prestigious publications like Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Canadian Business Journal, and Fortune magazine.
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INDUSTRY MOVERS AND SHAKERS
NAFA STORE
One of the most important facets of fleet management is the ability to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. Unfortunately, for many fleet managers, this can also be one of the most difficult aspects of the job. Thanks to NAFA's Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours! Visit the NAFA Store now!
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EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
Boston, MA; Manhattan, NY; Richmond Hill, ON; Woodbury, MN; East Coast or South Central U.S.; Detroit, MI; Tustin, CA; Atlanta, GA; Fresno, CA; Coney Island, NY; Las Cruces, NM; and Long Beach, CA.
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