NAFA is proud to announce an agreement with ACT Expo, the largest alternative fuels and clean vehicle conference and expo in North America, to further accomplish the goal of providing better services and education to our fleet managers throughout the US and Canada.
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The I&E features more than 60 hours of fleet training, education, and workshops including many brand-new sessions designed specifically for veteran corporate fleet managers. The Expo floor is filled with over 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services within the fleet industry. In addition, popular events such as the Public Safety Roadeo and the Green Zone return...and this is just for starters.
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The Student Sponsorship Program is making a difference in the lives of fleet's future leaders. Special thanks are in order for those companies and chapters who have already pledged their support. You can still take part in this program as well!
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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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NAFA's Boot Camp Classes offer participants an opportunity to reinforce their existing expertise and obtain assistance for concepts that might be problematic. Targeting fleet's key disciplines, these classes act as a way of getting you up to speed with every aspect of fleet, including all those you need clarification with.
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Sunshine State; Alabama; Rocky Mountain; Mid-West; Carolinas; New York-Inter County; Pacific Northwest; and the 2012 I&E at St. Louis, MO.
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On March 7, the Western Canada Chapter took the first step into the future of the NAFA chapter meeting structure, conducting an online educational session as part of their chapter.
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Starting March 5, carsharing startup RelayRides got the chance to prove its business model on a national scale. The company launched in Boston and expanded to San Francisco, but rather than continuing a gradual roll out from city to city, RelayRides is making the service available everywhere in the United States.
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Verizon and VIA Motors announced on March 6 that they will collaborate to develop and demonstrate plug-in electric work vehicles using VIA's proprietary eREV (extended range electric vehicle) technology and evaluate the technology for possible wide-scale application into Verizon's fleet.
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car2go North America LLC announced on March 8 successful operations for its first hundred days in San Diego, CA. Since the launch of the company in San Diego on November 18, 2011, more than 6,000 people have registered as members.
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Vehicle rentals, including daily hiring, is increasingly being used by businesses to minimize the cost of "gray fleet" usage in financial, environmental, and safety terms.
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The government’s fleet managers have discovered something America’s cost-conscious car buyers already knew: It’s tough going green.
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A California agency is campaigning to get car owners to change their motor oil at a longer interval, claiming that the time-honored practice of switching the oil every 3,000 miles is financially wasteful, detrimental to the environment, and unwarranted.
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United States Senate has passed a two-year, $109 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill but failed to approve incentives for natural gas vehicles and biodiesel; Availability of E85 blend is now in question; NHTSA has completed the first round of public hearings on voluntary guidelines to encourage automobile manufacturers to limit the distraction risk from in-vehicle electronic devices; and proposed legislation would limit oil speculation.
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The City of Vancouver has launched a pilot project that will see electric vehicle charging stations positioned at various locations around the city. Also, the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) has signed an agreement letter with the Founding partners of The Electric Circuit and Hydro-Québec. The Electric Circuit is Québec and Canada’s first public charging network for plug-in electric vehicles.
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Tom Webb of Manheim Consulting has some good news (the steadily increasing sales of vehicles intended for fleet) and some bad news (the steadily increasing price of fuel).
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Mark Klein, Chair, NAFA Affiliates Committee highlights some of the things Affiliates should be mindful of in order to make their 2012 I&E experience their best yet.
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General Motors announced on March 5 that it will make 2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 HD extended cab pickup trucks that can run on both natural gas and gasoline.
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Kelley Blue Book reported on March 19 that used compact-car values are on the rise and could reach the same twenty percent gains seen in 2011. In the last week of February, used compacts increased 1.3 percent, while hybrid cars increased a more substantial 3.6 percent.
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Nissan Motor Co. is recalling nearly 30,000 vehicles in two separate campaigns to address air bag faults and engine stalls.
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Chrysler is recalling over 209,000 Jeep Liberty vehicles from the 2004 and 2005 model years over concerns of corrosion in the vehicles' suspension system.
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Subaru of America, Inc. announced on March 15 the debut of its EyeSight driver assistance system. The suite of safety and driver assist technologies will debut at the New York International Auto Show on 2013 Legacy and Outback models.
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General Motors’ decision to suspend production of its electric sedan because of slow sales has renewed questions about whether customers are willing to pay extra for the new technology. Partly as a result, there is palpably less bluster about battery-powered cars at the Geneva auto show this year.
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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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It is with sadness we announce the passing of C. Lance Koenig, husband of Kay Koenig, a long time Member of NAFA and the Tri-State Chapter. Koenig, 72, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Ashford Place Health Campus, Shelbyville, IN.
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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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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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When you need to locate NAFA information quickly – NAFA is always with you. NAFA's Mobile Portal is now available 24/7 in a user-friendly mobile version, optimized for browsing on any smart phone, tablet, or other Web-enabled mobile device.
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NAFA invites 2012 I&E exhibitors to participate in a Silent Auction to help raise money for the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Don't be left out: the deadline to have your company name listed on NAFA's Silent Auction signage at the Institute & Expo is March 30!
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Frank Livas, President of Brake & Clutch, Inc., was installed on March 7 as the 48th President of the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry. Livas accepted the gavel from Immediate Past President Steven Sill, President of Aspen Equipment Co.
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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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Greenville, SC; Chicago, IL; Corona, CA; Miami Beach, FL; Charlotte, NC; Louisville, KY; Southern California, Los Angeles Metro Area; and Edmonton, AB.
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Tips on finding the door, and then getting your foot into it.
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Pennsylvania's new law prohibiting text-based communication while driving took effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 8, making texting while driving a primary offense carrying a $50 fine.
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NAFA invites 2012 I&E exhibitors to participate in a Silent Auction to help raise money for the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Don't be left out: the deadline to have your company name listed on NAFA's Silent Auction signage at the Institute & Expo is March 30! 

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 cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive email marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by emailing info@nafa.org with such a request. NAFA may use the information you provide for additional NAFA programs, services, and products that we see as being beneficial for you. You will have the option of responding to such an email message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future email messages. NAFA does not sell or rent email addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent email addresses of our Members and Affiliates.
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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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