NAFA Association News
The Board of Directors of NAFA, operating under new bylaws and election procedures adopted in 2016, recently elected the first slate of Officers under its new guidelines. The new rules saw four new Directors elected to the Board in January, joining nine Directors whose terms were continuing. Then, in February, the full Board of 13 Directors elected from among themselves NAFA’s new President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
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NAFA’s Institute & Expo (I&E) is the fleet management industry’s largest event. Designed around your needs, I&E provides a convenient and valuable opportunity for you, whether you're a new fleet manager or a veteran fleet professional. Get the education sessions and connections you need to be at your best! Don't miss out -- register now!
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NAFA is offering two terrific opportunities for fleet professionals to "test drive" the CAFM ®/S ® program! Take the CAFM ® Test Drive on March 14 during the NTEA Work Truck Show or on April 27 during NAFA's Institute & Expo in Tampa, Florida! Today, March 6 is the last day to take advantage of the CAFM ® Test Drive at the NTEA Work Truck Show. Register now!
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Legislative News
The province of Ontario is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program, aimed at incentivizing buyers of EVs with cash subsidies for low and zero-emission vehicles. Until now, the program was capped for relatively pricey vehicles, with the maximum benefit set at $3,000 for vehicles with an MSRP above $75,000.
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Industry News
A contingent of vehicle owners, victims, and their families claim five automakers using faulty airbags are every bit as culpable as airbag manufacturer Takata. As stated through their attorneys, they believe the automakers knew the airbags were defective, but continued to use them anyway to save money.
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is set to recall nearly 75,000 vehicles because of potential powertrain problems. The vehicles affected are the Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300, both from the 2014-17 model years. The cars in question are equipped with all-wheel drive and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says they are subject to recall because the bolts on the cars' front driveshafts were not manufactured properly.
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The recently released Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX, a leader in transportation analytics and connected car services, has named Los Angeles as the metropolitan area in the U.S. with the worst traffic congestion. New York and San Francisco came in second and third respectively. The study also indicated that severe traffic congestion in such cities is costing drivers around $1,200 annually.
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Inside NAFA
NAFA's 2017 Institute and Expo will feature an additional day of free sessions, open only to Law Enforcement Group attendees! On Monday, April 24, the day before I&E kicks off, the Law Enforcement New Product Showcase will take place. OEM representatives will be on hand to preview the latest technologies, as well as answer your questions. Admission to this valuable event is included FREE with I&E registration for attendees with law enforcement fleet duties, so don't miss out!
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Technology
Self-driving vehicles could soon be making their way around the busy streets of Atlanta. Georgia's capital city is just one of several cities vying for autonomous vehicle testing. If current plans come together, Atlanta would become one of the largest urban areas where the technology is being tested. A demonstration could come together as early as September.
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Industry Movers and Shakers
Sustainability
Are you registered for the 2017 Institute and Expo, but have questions about how to begin making your fleet more sustainable? Were you unable to attend all of the webinars in NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Series? Enhance your I&E experience and attend NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Certificate pre-conference event taking place on Monday, April 24.
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Toyota unveiled the first Prius as a concept at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show. Since then, the model has gone on to become known as the first mainstream – and best-selling – hybrid vehicle. But with the automaker releasing the Prius Prime plug-in earlier this year, Toyota is now beginning to shift away from traditional gasoline hybrids to focus more on plug-ins and battery-powered vehicles.
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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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Are you new to fleet? Do you have questions about RFPs, alternative fuels, and reducing maintenance costs? NAFA’s Fleet 101 Webinar Series makes learning the fundamentals of the fleet management profession more convenient than ever! This eight-part webinar series includes 480 minutes of instruction from nine highly qualified instructors with more than 200 years of combined fleet experience!
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Employment Listings
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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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