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"It’s not hyperbole when I write that this program can change our planet. Regardless of where you stand on the global warming debate, there’s no arguing that it would be beneficial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There’s no arguing that it would be good to reduce our dependency on oil. There’s no arguing the positive aspects of having more efficient vehicles."
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One of the big events of the year for fleet managers is when the regional auto show rolls into town. Annually, NAFA Chapters leverage these events so that Members can get their best look at new models, and Affiliates have the time and appropriate atmosphere to discuss what's new and improved, and why these vehicles should be included on their selector lists. NAFA Chapters will be making this valuable connection in the weeks and months to come. Save the dates, contact your chapter leadership for more information, and we'll see you at the shows!
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Want more people at your next NAFA Chapter meeting? Recaps and previews of meetings in NAFAConnection can help boost attendance! All it takes is a few minutes to submit information and the entire membership will know about the great work you're doing.
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In early-November Luiz Claudio Souza reached a new milestone in his career, and NAFA education marked a new milestone as well. Souza, Strategic Alliances and Channels Manager for Brazil-based fleet technology and solutions company GolSat, passed four of NAFA's fleet information exams to become the first certified international CAFS. "Now it is time to plan (my) next step which, is to attain CAFM ® certification," Luiz said. "It is an honor to succeed on such an important and difficult exam."
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The Fleet & Surplus Services Division of Minnesota Department of Administration has successfully demonstrated that a credible sustainability plan is in place, and real, meaningful progress is being made toward reducing their total emissions and the negative environmental impact made by extraneous carbon fuel usage. This fleet joins an ever-growing list of NAFA-accredited fleets that are bringing positive action and quantifiable value to their organizations.
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NAFA’s CAFM ®/S Boot Camp can help prepare you if you're interested in the individual certificate of your choice; so if you're looking to get your Professional Development certificate this upcoming year, enroll for the next Boot Camp webinar: Financial Management!
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All new to the February session of NAFA's Essentials Of Fleet Management (EFMS) is the expert forum so that you can ask and learn from four fleet professionals with more than 150 years of fleet management experience combined! They will discuss topics, answer questions, and share fleet management insights with you. In addition, the EFMS will now address for the first-time ever the eleven essential practices of fleet management!
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If you were certified in the past but let your certification lapse, we want you back! If you started the certification program and did not complete it within the assigned window, we want to help you succeed! Find out how to make your CAFM ® efforts work for you again! All the details are in this article.
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NAFA's Institute & Expo means education that is designed to meet your specific fleet needs. Need proof? Inside is a small sampling of the hot-button topics affecting fleet right now and being discussed at NAFA's Institute & Expo, April 19-22 in Austin, Texas! NAFA's 2016 I&E registration is now open at www.nafainstitute.org! Take advantage of early-bird savings!
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New to the world of Global Fleet? Then don’t miss out on NAFA’s 2016 International Fleet Academy: Global 101: First Steps to Globalization! NAFA’s International Fleet Academy on April 18, 2016 at the Austin Convention Center will dig deep into what it means for fleet managers when their companies and organizations go global.
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The Fleet Excellence Awards (or FLEXYs) are open to every fleet management professional regardless of whether or not they are current members of NAFA Fleet Management Association. This opportunity ends in January, so include your submission today! The 2016 Fleet Excellence Awards will be awarded on April 19, 2016 at NAFA's Institute & Expo in Austin, Texas. NAFA's 2016 FLEXY Awards submissions are now open at www.flexyawards.com!
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It is time to recognize those individuals who have made significant contributions with lasting results to NAFA and the fleet profession. If you know of someone who fits the bill for any award, please complete the award nomination form linked in this article and return it to NAFA. The NAFA Board of Trustees will select winners. Awards are presented at NAFA’s Institute & Expo April 19-22, 2016 in Austin, TX.
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Winter is on its way! Find out about the chapter meetings you will want to be a part of. Details inside!
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EPA Finalizes Higher Renewable Fuel Levels Under RFS, California Seeking Volunteers For Vehicle-Miles-Traveled Pilot Program, and FMCSA Issues Final Rule On Driver Coercion; Electronic Logging Devices Rule Expected Soon.
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On November 23, Prime Minister Trudeau met with all premiers and territorial leaders of the country for a historic meeting in nearly seven years. Climate change was at the heart of the conversations in preparation for the United Nations conference on climate change in Paris.
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Forge new relationships and strengthen partnerships on the Expo floor while gaining new clients and prospects for your business! The Expo floor of NAFA's 2016 I&E (Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas) is the biggest and the best in fleet. You can find out more at NAFAExpo.org!
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Capitol Hill lawmakers have finally approved a 5-year, $305 billion federal transportation bill that puts an emphasis on eliminating some of the country’s worst highway bottlenecks. The new law leaves much to be resolved. Among other things, critics warn it doesn’t provide enough funding to deal with infrastructure issues – nor does it provide a long-term source of funding.
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The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System filed papers in the federal court for the Eastern District of Michigan asking for approval of the $300 million deal, which will end a consolidated class action claiming General Motors Co.’s stock price was inflated during a period when the company concealed ignition-switch defects that the plaintiffs say killed more than 124 motorists.
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Concluding the vehicles may still be unsafe, Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 1.6 million vehicles equipped with Takata airbags that had been involved in an earlier recall. The move echoes what happened at Nissan Motor Co. where a passenger was injured when a Takata airbag deployed improperly in a crash. That vehicle had also been involved in an earlier recall. There have been no reports of injuries involving the Toyota vehicles.
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As automakers displayed new plug-in hybrids and electric cars at the Los Angeles Auto Show, they also drew battle lines in a regulatory fight over California's ambitious zero-emissions vehicle targets. Many of the companies argue that regulators should concentrate less on the number of zero-emissions cars on the road and more on the number of zero-emissions miles driven.
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Ford Motor Company has created a unique suit to dramatically teach young people about the dangers of driving under the influence of illegal drugs. Ford developed the suit together with scientists from the respected Meyer-Hentschel Institute in Germany to simulate some of the effects of drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, and MDMA (commonly known as Ecstasy); including slower reaction time, distorted vision, hand tremors, and poor coordination.
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NAFA welcomes 40 new Members and Affiliates into the Association. Thank you for making NAFA your association!
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NAFA thanks Willard DaSilva, Nancy Reingold, CAFM ®, and Gordon West 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 strives to provide meetings and events that consistently challenge, inform, and attract the fleet industry. The Association's Director of Meetings & Events provide the strategies and execution that make NAFA's seminars and conferences must-attend events year after year. On November 9, 2015, NAFA proudly welcomed Tina Lynn Mercardo, CEM, as its new Director of Meetings & Events.
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The Association was saddened to learn that NAFA Past President Salvatore "Sal" Giacchi, CFM/CAFM ®, died after a long illness at his home on Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was 65 years old. "I am sad to pass along information on the passing of Sal," said NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "He was President from 1999-2001. He was an energetic, enthusiastic, and driven leader, and NAFA extends our collective condolences to his family and friends."
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NAFA’s individual certificates of completion offer education that is targeted to individual fleet disciplines. Fleet professionals can enroll in only the courses of study they require for their work situation. Enrolling in as many or as few programs as they need gives the student empowerment with regard to the time they spend in study. NAFA’s certificate program also helps develop advanced fleet knowledge should the student decide to pursue the separate Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM ®) designation later.
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Automotive remarketing company FLD Inc. has announced the retirement of Chief Operating Officer Laurie Conn and the promotion of NAFA Affiliate Gary Mott to President.
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On December 1, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to replace non-emergency city vehicles with electric cars like the Leaf and the Volt over the next decade. The plan is called Clean Fleet, and it aims to create the largest municipal electric vehicle fleet in the U.S.
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released the November edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting ethanol production will average more than 950,000 barrels per day this year and in 2016. Last year, production averaged 934,000 barrels per day.
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Excitement around connected and autonomous vehicles has been building for years. It's presumed that these technologies will have energy efficiency and emissions reductions benefits, but only recently have experts been able to quantify them. The University of Michigan and the Argonne National Laboratories outside of Chicago and Idaho National Laboratory are teaming up to see if the V2V technology can help motorists save fuel.
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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo rejected a proposal on November 12 to build the first port for liquefied natural gas in New York State, saying it would pose a threat to the environment and make an inviting target for terrorists. Cuomo’s decision comes after years of often bitter debate over a bid by Liberty Natural Gas.
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The Chevrolet Volt plug-in sedan was named 2016 Green Car of the Year Thursday at the Los Angeles Auto Show, winning the auto industry's most closely watched environmental honor. The car has a more efficient 1.5-liter engine-generator that creates on-board electricity to power the Volt's motors for a total 420 miles.
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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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NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual is specifically written for fleet managers! This "how-to" guide provides step-by step instructions to develop an effective emergency operations plan and is a must-have when events become unpredictable.
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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? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!
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Do you know someone in Risk Management, Procurement, or Human Resources that could benefit from NAFA's trusted education but are not strictly in fleet management? NAFA's Certificates Program provides single-fleet-discipline study and is perfect for fleet and non-fleet students alike! Share this info with your non-fleet colleagues today! Learn more at www.fleetcertification.org.
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