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"I encourage you to take a look at the brief summary of issues at the end of this column to get a flavor of the major subjects being dealt with right now...Getting engaged like this will only strengthen NAFA’s voice and help ensure that NAFA really does make a difference."
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The Old Dominion Chapter kicked off the meeting on February 11 at the Richmond, VA location of the Department of Motor Vehicles by addressing a couple house-keeping issues. The 2015 budget was presented and approved and the slate of officers was elected. Afterward, Bill Griffiths, Division Chief with the Division of Fleet Management in Montgomery County, MD, shared how your vehicle data should tell a story for others to understand, and that's how it becomes real to them.
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Risk behaviors impact the well-being of drivers and those who share the roads with them. Bad drivers can cause your vehicles severe problems outside of just crashes, and the stigma and liability attached to fleets that tolerate unsafe drivers is immense, and increasing regularly. Face it and make positive changes with your fleet, starting with attending this important session!
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Learn about the skills you need to deliver effective and professional presentations in a conversation that will assist novice and experienced presenters in increasing their effectiveness. Stay for a Mini Fleet Fair, and after lunch, the chapter will host a fleet roundtable discussion. This is an opportunity for conversations with fellow fleet managers on topics that impact everyone!
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To add some fun to the mix as we count down to the opening of the Institute & Expo on April 14, we're challenging you, the members of our NAFA Chapters, to help make this the best I&E yet by joining us in a Chapter Challenge! Fire up your competitive spirit and get together with your Chapter colleagues for a chance to win $500 for use towards a donation to the charity of your choice.
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NAFA is pleased to announce that new housing options have been finalized for attendees to the 2015 I&E in Orlando, Florida. The Courtyard Orlando International Drive/Convention Center is located approximately a mile and half away from the Orange County Convention Center. NAFA will provide shuttle buses during limited times in the morning and afternoon (Tuesday-Friday).
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Registration is open for NAFA's 2015 Institute & Expo, April 14-17, in Orlando, Florida! NAFA's I&E is the fleet management industry's largest event. Connect with fleet industry peers representing all of the various groups and experience levels in the industry, through multiple networking events! It’s all at I&E 2015!
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Continuing the success of our previous conferences and at the continued request of NAFA members, our annual International Fleet Academy (April 13-17) will be co-located with NAFA’s Institute & Expo, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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Have you considered becoming a CAFM ® but were unsure if it was right for you? Are you concerned about what to expect? Have you been waiting for an opportunity to "test drive" the CAFM ® program? NAFA is offering a "test drive" opportunity at the 2015 I&E in Orlando, FL, for our Members and partners who meet the eligibility requirements of the CAFM ® program!
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Why are you excited about I&E? Tell us and you could win a free registration! Watch the video inside from NAFA's CEO, Phil Russo, CAE, for information about how you can share your excitement for the 2015 I&E for a chance to win a free conference registration!
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If you've had burning questions you've wanted to ask to top automaker and fleet management company executives, now's your chance. You are invited to submit your questions which will be asked at two information-packed keynote sessions at the 2015 Institute & Expo!
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Tri-State, Mid-America, Western Canada, New York-InterCounty, Carolinas, and St. Louis Gateway.
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Senate Finance Committee Passes LNG Excise Tax Equalization Bill, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge EPA to Finalize Biodiesel Volumes, and OSHA to Convene Business Panel on a Possible Backover Rule.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Newfoundland & Labrador and Ontario Climate Change Discussion Paper.
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The Environmental Protection Agency said on February 23 it is issuing new guidelines to automakers for conducting fuel economy testing. The move comes after major automakers have had to restate miles-per-gallon ratings for certain models. The guidelines detail how vehicles must be prepared before being tested — including what is an acceptable level of wear on the tires and how vehicles should be broken in prior to testing.
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NAFA's Institute & Expo is the event of the year for the fleet profession, and that means unparalleled visibility for product and service providers. Get your company brand out there and seen by the widest audience possible! Purchase your NAFA 2015 I&E sponsorship today! Don't delay! Sponsorship opportunities are going fast!
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After securing an important court victory in January, General Motors is on the precipice of a potentially devastating loss as the federal bankruptcy judge that approved the maker’s plan is rethinking the company’s liability shield. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gerber heard arguments about whether or not GM can keep the shield, which blocks victims of the company’s faulty ignition switches from suing the automaker, which exited bankruptcy in 2009.
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Takata’s refusal to fully cooperate in a federal investigation of its exploding airbags responsible for the recall of more than 18 million vehicles will now cost them more than bad publicity – the company’s going to pony up $14,000 a day. The faulty inflators can explode and spew shrapnel into passenger cabin. At least six people have been killed worldwide due to the problem. The inflators are in cars made by 10 auto companies, which have all issued recalls for the affected vehicles.
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Until about 18 months ago, car makers generally downplayed the threat of a hack attack on the increasingly sophisticated systems found on-board a modern automobile. The spotlight is now shining on their vulnerability as highlighted on the CBS news program 60 Minutes, a contentious report from the staff of Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey, an article in NAFA FLEETSolutions magazine as recently as last year, and the move by BMW to send out a security patch to some 2.2 million vehicles with connectivity systems.
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Apple has had a remarkable run with the iPhone, but investors will be looking for the next big thing. The company has been poaching R&D leaders from car companies and mysterious minivans loaded with their equipment — possibly disguised electric vehicles — have been spotted recently on California streets.
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A bill working its way through the Washington State legislature would clarify the use of unmarked police vehicles. Opponents say the bill would require citizens to stop for every patrol vehicle with flashing lights. They also say it will give departments no reason to clearly mark any station vehicles and that in turn will embolden impersonators, putting the public's safety at risk.
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Craig Glidden, 57, the chief legal officer at one of the world’s largest plastic makers, LyondellBasell Industries since 2009, becomes GM’s top lawyer job in March, commanding a team of staff attorneys spread across more than 30 countries. He replaces Michael Millikin as GM's General Counsel.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association! We're glad to be working with you!
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NAFA thanks change Bonnie Whidden, CAFM ® and Bret Watson, CAFM ® for their years with the Association! It is the strength of our members that have helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.
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NAFA’s CAFM ®/CAFS Boot Camp is the key to your best CAFM ®/CAFS testing performance! You have two opportunities to take advantage of this extraordinary education: at the 2015 Institute & Expo, April 14-17 in Orlando, Florida and June 6-8, at the Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites, Chicago, IL!
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In the Institute & Expo keynote session Lightning Rod Legislative Issues on Thursday, April 16, you will hear directly from NAFA’s Legislative Counsel Patrick O'Connor, NAFA’s Government Affairs Committee leaders, and representatives from U.S. government agencies.
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On February 13 at the Wall, New Jersey location of New Jersey Natural Gas, these and other questions were discussed. The NJ Clean Cities Coalition workshop, "Identifying and Removing Barriers to the Use of Natural Gas Vehicles in New Jersey" marked the first move in an extended conversation about how the state would push natural gas as vehicle fuel forward.
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Researchers at the University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering have developed a novel paper-like material for lithium-ion batteries. It has the potential to boost by several times the specific energy, or amount of energy that can be delivered per unit weight of the battery. This paper-like material is composed of sponge-like silicon nanofibers more than 100 times thinner than human hair. It could be used in batteries for electric vehicles and personal electronics.
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How does lifecycle cost analysis help quantify the decision-making process for determining when a piece of equipment needs replacing? How can you use benchmarking principles to ensure your fleet operates at its optimum? Just published, NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!
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Fleet management will always involve a certain level of risk; the key is to minimize risk wherever and whenever possible. NAFA's Risk Management Guide provides fleet managers the ability to identify, quantify, and treat risk across their fleet and throughout their overall organization.
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Flint, MI; Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC; Gurnee, IL; Atlanta, GA; Boulder, CO; Sacramento, CA; and Winnipeg, MB.
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Register for NAFA's IFA, co-located with I&E this April 13-17! Click here to register today!
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