NAFA Association News
NAFA is conducting a brief survey on fleet management salary and compensation. The survey will take less than 20 minutes of your time to complete and we ask that you participate to help us recognize any positive or negative trends in the industry. The survey will be open until this Friday, May 20 at 5pm (Eastern Time) so participate now.
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NAFA's I&E Curriculum Committee is currently working to identify key topics for the 2017 Institute and Expo. This is your chance to submit topics and session ideas that would benefit you and your fleet industry peers. All fleet professionals are invited to recommend sessions and suggest speakers or panelists for consideration. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 25.
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NAFA recently announced it is seeking input on changes being considered to the Association’s membership qualifications and board structure that would enable a wider audience to join and become leaders of the Association. Chief among the changes being discussed by NAFA is a broadening of the definition of who qualifies to be a member of the Association, which is already the largest fleet-related association in the world.
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Events and Education
NAFA's latest webinar session, Developing A Best-In-Class Fleet Policy, will show fleet professionals the right steps to take when developing a comprehensive fleet policy so they receive full company buy-in and support. Learn how to integrate important elements that impact various company departments. Register today for this fantastic education webinar!
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NAFA has unbundled the certification program and you can earn a "Certificate of Completion" in any of the eight education competencies! Take a single discipline that is relevant to your current needs or employment and get immediate recognition upon successfully completing an exam on that discipline.
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Remarketing Strategy
Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) inched up in April after starting the year with three consecutive monthly declines. That brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to a reading of 122.8 for April. Given that wholesale prices were easing at this time last year, the year-over-year decline in the Index was reduced to 1.1 percent in April.
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NAFA Chapter News
In a little more than one month's time, we'll be into the Summer of 2016! What better way to enjoy it than to spend the day with peers at one of NAFA's many Chapter outings? Network on the green with a round of golf. Share time with your peers in the bleachers at the ballpark. Get out there and be a part of your chapter's events this summer!
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Legislative News
The first budget of the current government contained nearly $3 billion dollars in investments aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tackling the threat of a warming climate. Of note, the single largest budget item - $2 billion for a Low Carbon Economy Fund – won’t start to flow until fiscal 2017-2018, giving Ottawa another year to design how the money will be spent.
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Industry News
Nissan plans to recall 3.5 million vehicles sold around the world to fix sensors that could cause a car’s airbags to fail to deploy in the event of a crash. The recall covers a number of Nissan and Infiniti cars, trucks and crossover vehicles, including the Altima sedan, Leaf battery car, and NV200 commercial van. The recall is the fourth to attempt to address the problem with so-called "smart" airbag sensors.
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Daimler AG has brought in an outside firm to review its internal records for any sign of cheating on emission tests for diesel engines sold in the U.S. and the European Union. The auditing firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu was hired to help with an internal investigation into its diesel-engine emissions technology requested by the U.S. Department of Justice, the luxury car maker said. The Delotte Touche review is specifically designed to see if Daimler used any devices to manipulate emissions tests.
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In an effort to not only lessen the learning curve, but also speed to the front of the pack when it comes to autonomous vehicle technology, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Google have announced a partnership that will greatly benefit both parties. Google will get a partner in the auto industry and FCA will have access to technology Google has been developing since 2014.
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GM is recalling close to 4.8 million of it's pickups and SUVs due to a potential steering malfunction created by some bad welding. This recall includes the 2016-17 Chevy Silverado, the 2016 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe, the 2016 GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL, and the 2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV.
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In the wake of a fuel economy scandal that saw Mitsubishi admit to fudging the numbers on most all of their Japanese models, Nissan announced that it has purchased a 34 percent controlling stake in the embattled automaker. Nissan invested 237 billion yen ($2.2 billion) to complete the purchase and is now Mitsubishi's largest shareholder.
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Inside NAFA
Regarding his appointment, Martines said, "(I feel) a sense of appreciation and recognition for my years of dedication to NAFA. (The Board of Trustees’) faith in my character, honesty, and integrity; as well as my willingness stand firm on doing what was right for NAFA; made it easy for me to say yes. The reception from the other Board members who welcomed me with open arms really solidified that I made the right decision as well."
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The recipient of the 2016 Honorary Lifetime Membership Award, Tim Llewellyn, joined NAFA more than 20 years ago, first as Microsoft's Fleet Manager and later for the City of Kirkland. He is also a dedicated leader for the Puget Sound Chapter. Congratulations, Tim on your well-deserved recognition!
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The honoree for 2016's Distinguished Service Award, Claude Masters, CAFM ®, recently retired from Florida Power and Light, but his legacy is evident in NAFA's convictions and continued efforts in fleet sustainability. He is the winner of the 2015 Member of the Year as well, and stepped down as Immediate Past President later that year to enjoy his retirement. Congratulations, Claude on your well-deserved recognition!
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Industry Movers and Shakers
Sustainability
According to a new study, roof racks may cost drivers as much as 25 percent more in gas usage. Researchers in the first-of-its-kind study discovered that, in 2015, these popular add-ons were accounting for nearly one percent of all light-duty vehicle gasoline consumption. On the surface, it may not sound like much, but it equates to more than 100 million gallons of gas annually.
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A big reason why Best Buy's Geek Squad agents gained fame was because of their instantly recognizable fleet of black and white Volkswagen Beetles. But last month, the electronics superstore announced that those famous cars would be going green instead, as they will begin to roll out a fleet of 1,000 Toyota Prius C hybrids to replace their VW counterparts.
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Mark Fields, CEO of Ford Motor Company, said his company plans to take "a leadership position" when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) and develop a long-range model that can get around 200 miles per charge. The 2017 Focus Electric is projected to go around 100 miles on a charge, but a growing list of manufacturers are already passing that mark, including General Motors, Volkswagen, Audi, and, of course, Tesla.
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The company, whose large fleet of conventional power plants has made it a leading independent power producer, will sell a majority stake in its electric vehicle charging business, EVgo. And its home solar division will sell the future customer agreements it originates to two partners, Sunrun and Spruce, once the systems are up and running.
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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
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Did You Know?
Understand the possible bylaw changes and send in your questions, too. Visit http://www.nafa.org/bylaws-2016/. You may provide input to NAFA by sending an email to bylaws@nafa.org.
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