During the rulemaking, NAFA repeatedly voiced its commitment to improving vehicle efficiency and reducing emissions. But NAFA also repeatedly said the proposed Phase 2 standards must be affordable, must not compromise performance, and must recognize the diverse needs of companies and agencies that depend on vocational vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles. In NAFA’s opinion, EPA and NTHSA ignored these concerns, subjecting fleets to standards and technologies for which they are not prepared and cannot afford, and spurring unintended negative consequences for the industry.
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NAFA's latest webinar session, Shared Best Practice Similarities Between Corporate And Government Fleet Operations will show fleet professionals the best practices that apply to all types of fleet operations, effective communication styles to improve operational performance, differences between Corporate and Government operations, and much more. The webinar will be held on September 21! Register today!
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NAFA’s CAFM®/CAFS® Boot Camp is the best opportunity for CAFM ®/CAFS ®' current or future candidates to get facilitated instruction on some of the more difficult concepts in the course materials! And now you can do this from the comfort of your home or office on your own timetable with NAFA's archived CAFM®/CAFS® Boot Camp sessions!
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This webinar is taught by two of the most knowledgeable sustainable experts in the industry – Patti Earley, CAFM ® and Gary Lentsch, CAFM ®. It teaches the evolution and current definition of fleet sustainability. Attendees will learn the essential elements of a sustainable fleet plan and how to actually create such a plan.
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NAFA’s CAFM®/CAFS® Boot Camp can help prepare you if you're interested in the individual certificate of your choice. If you're looking for your Vehicle Fuel Management certificate or need additional help studying for this discipline, or are working toward CAFM ®/CAFS ®, you need to attend this webinar! This session will be held next week on September 12 and 13, so be sure to register now before time runs out!
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Individuals interested in proving their mastery of fleet management now have a new way of doing so through the Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS ®) program offered by NAFA. Individuals can choose any four disciplines and, if they pass those exams, will earn their CAFS ® designation. NAFA’s CAFS ® program is based on the Association’s Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM ®) program, which tests individuals’ expertise in eight core disciplines of fleet management. The CAFS ® program tests an individual’s expertise in four disciplines.
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From golf outings to multi-day education and networking events, find out about the chapter meetings you will want to be a part of! NAFA's Chapter are the heart of the Association, so don't pass up these terrific opportunities to learn and grow as a fleet professional. Details inside.
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On June 16, the chapter hosted a meeting at the Blackhawk Auto Museum in Danville, CA; and on August 1, NorCal-Northern Nevada hosted their always popular annual golf tournament.
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Please join the NAFA New England Chapter this September for a meeting on Wednesday, September 14. This event will be at EMD MilliporeSigma, Building 2, and the topic for this session is: "Fuel Card Programs – What’s New And How To Get Most Out Of Yours!"
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Each year, the Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA), NAFA's Sunshine State Chapter, and Florida Utility Fleet Managers Association (FUFMA) come together for three days of education and networking at TradeWinds Island Grand in St. Pete Beach, FL. This year's Keynote Speaker is James J. Juneau, Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer with his presentation "See You In Court."
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Join NAFA's Old Dominion Chapter for a full day of education and networking on September 27. There will be learning opportunities for you and your staff. We have a fleet manager track featuring hot topics for fleets, as well as a "technician/shop foreman track" focusing on more technical challenges. Lunch will feature a Fireside Chat with FCA, Ford, and GM.
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Please join us for our annual conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama this October. Attendees can expect a great lineup of dynamic, knowledgeable guest speakers and the option to participate in evening events after classes. Seating is limited so register now to attend!
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Agencies Finalize Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards, NAFA Attends Midterm Fuel Economy Report Stakeholders Meeting, DOT and NHTSA Issue Speed Limiter Proposal
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Over the past several years, climate change policies have become more important in both the national and provincial legislatures. With further scientific research regarding the negative effects on the environment by large greenhouse gas emitters, political leaders have decided to take different stances on how best to deal with this overbearing issue.
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Automakers would have to expand recall notifications to include email, phone calls or other electronic means under a rule proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that aims to spur more owners to get repairs done.
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New Jersey state legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit drivers from eating and drinking anything behind the wheel. This means that, as far as the state is concerned, hitting the drive-through on the way home from work, then eating your burger behind the wheel would be equivalent to using your cell phone behind the wheel.
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We often hear how important it is to get at least eight hours of sleep each night, but sometimes it can be easy to forget how important those eight hours can be throughout the day. This is especially true when it comes to driving to and from work each morning or trudging home after a late night out. But recent statistics show that drowsy driving crashes are becoming more and more frequent and the fatalities that result from these crashes are climbing as well. Many studies also show that driving drowsy is nearly as bad as driving drunk.
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Ford issued recalls for about 91,000 vehicles worldwide to replace faulty fuel-pump parts that could potentially cause a car to stall without warning. The automaker will replace fuel-pump control modules in 88,151 vehicles, including certain of its 2013-15 model year Ford Taurus sedans, Ford Flex crossover utility vehicles, Lincoln MKS sedans, Lincoln MKT SUVs, and Ford Police Interceptor sedans.
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Hyundai Motor America is recalling 64,500 Elantras from the 2013 model year because the brake pedal stopper pads can deteriorate over time. The automaker said in documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that this issue can result in perpetual illumination of the car's brake lights and can also result in the driver being able to shift into drive without placing their foot on the brake pedal first.
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Contract negotiations between Detroit’s automakers and the Canadian auto workers union officially began last month. This means that workers at General Motors’ beleaguered Oshawa Assembly Plant will be looking for reassurance from the manufacturer that the plant will continue to be utilized, despite the fact it has been steadily losing vehicles to produce. The plant currently produces the Chevrolet Impala, the Chevrolet Equinox, the Buick Regal, and the Cadillac XTS.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association. Thank you for making NAFA your association!
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It is the strength of our members like Louise Davis-Lopez, CFM/CAFM ® and George Dodd that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.
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NAFA received word that Association Co-Founder George Wilson passed away on April 4 this year. He was 95. George and a handful of concerned fleet professionals in the early-1950’s formed the Round Table Group, an organization devoted to the support of fleet managers and the industry. The group would go on to become NAFA, and George would serve as Third Vice President of the Association, Chairman for the New York region, and head of the Membership Committee.
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The 2017 invoicing cycle is coming. Renew a year's worth of NAFA membership/affiliation renewals in one single, concise, annual payment. The Invoice Bundling Option -- a once-yearly process -- returns for 2017 and can reduce paperwork, clarify accounting, and can free your collective membership with NAFA from inconsistent dues-cycles.
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Want to communicate directly to NAFA membership about your products and services? NAFA offers an E-Broadcast Service to help you get your promotional message out to NAFA membership! This service allows you to reach NAFA members while giving membership the confidence of knowing their email addresses are secure.
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Pokemon Go, the smartphone game phenomenon which combines augmented reality with GPS tracking and the world-famous monsters of the Pokemon series, is a digital version of a treasure hunt. NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Safety Advisory Council urged fleet professionals and drivers to remember that, if you’re behind the wheel, it is also another form of distracted driving.
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On the heels of Verizon's recent purchase of Fleetmatics, AT&T announced that it will be launching it's own telematics system for commercial fleets. AT&T Fleet Complete is a GPS-based solution that will help fleet managers to keep track of vehicles, drivers, and more. The software will be offered through the cellphone carrier's Partner Exchange agreement with Toronto-based telematics vendor Fleet Complete.
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Ford Motor Company recently announced that they plan to introduce an autonomous vehicle specifically designed for use in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service by 2021. The automaker says that the vehicle would be "specifically designed for commercial mobility services" and be built in high volumes. Ford CEO Mark Fields said that when this groundbreaking new vehicle hits the streets in five years, it will, in essence, make human drivers obsolete.
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by the end of this summer, the people of Pittsburgh will be able to catch a ride in one of Uber's new self-driving vehicles—specially modified Volvo XC90 SUVs. By the end of the year, Uber will have taken delivery of 100 XC90s. Uber doesn't plan to build its own self-driving cars; rather it will produce kits that can be installed on other vehicles.
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A newly uncovered vulnerability in the MirrorLink infotainment software is forcing lots of hard questions about who's ultimately responsible for security in the automobile supply chain. Activation of MirrorLink renders the car vulnerable to access by third-parties, who could then mess with the software for the anti-lock braking system, for example, or other critical safety features.
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Despite reportedly taking $10.5 million in reservation deposits, the Nikola Motor Company has completely backed away from its plans to offer a battery-electric Nikola One semi-truck, according to recent reports. While not slated for a full reveal until the end of the year, it had previously been stated by the company that the semi would possess: 6 different electric motors, a 320 kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack, and a total system output of 2,000 horsepower plus 3,700 pound-feet of torque.
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Electronics powerhouse Samsung says it is thinking of jumping into the electric car business, according to Vice Chairman Lee Jae Yong. Samsung is rumored to be in talks with Fiat to purchase its electronics division, Magneti Marelli. But if Samsung is just getting into the game now, it has a lot of ground to make up. Apple has been pursuing its "Project Titan" vision for at least three years already.
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Subaru is the latest automaker to take aim at trying to meet stricter U.S. emissions regulations. The Japanese manufacturer announced that they will be launching their first plug-in hybrid by 2018 and that they plan to release an all-wheel-drive, all-electric crossover in the states by the year 2021. It is expected this new EV will be a mid-sized vehicle based on either the Forester or Outback and ride on the new global platform that Fuji Heavy Industries, Subaru's parent company, unveiled earlier this year.
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Volkswagen AG has begun paying out it's fine for their infamous "Dieselgate" scandal. However, the German automaker is still on the hook for much of the $15.3 billion they owe in fines and penalties. But VW isn't the only company in hot water over these emissions problems anymore. Robert Bosch GmbH, one of VW's biggest suppliers, is now facing charges that it helped the manufacturer cover up their cheating on emissions tests. This is according to a lawyer for U.S. owners of Volkswagen vehicles with affected diesel engines.
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Only a couple of weeks left for great deals! For a limited time, you can take advantage of discounts off the prices of most products in the NAFA Store. Get NAFA's terrific educational products and can't-miss 30% off pricing by using the promotional code VEFTXQ7ENNFU -- it's that simple!
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For a limited time, take 30% off during NAFA's Summer Sale! 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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For a limited time, take 30% off during NAFA's Summer Sale! 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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For a limited time, take 30% off during NAFA's Summer Sale! 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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For a limited time, take 30% off during NAFA's Summer Sale! The NAFA Law Guide for Fleet Professionals should be an integral part of every fleet professional’s resources, providing a wealth of knowledge on key legal subjects; the kind of guidance that can help keep you from needing more extensive services.
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One of the benefits of NAFA membership is access to thousands of fleet professionals across North America and around the world. So, if you're looking to fill a position on your staff, then you'll want to make sure you take advantage of NAFA's Career Network. Click inside to learn more about how to get a job posted, and get it noticed by some of the best in the fleet industry!
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