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NAFA News
NAFA will soon divide the CAFM curriculum into two tiers (upper and lower), each covering four of the eight fleet management disciplines currently required to earn a CAFM designation.

Remembering Rodney "Bruce" Wiley

* Sign up by Jan. 15 and receive the Early Bird Special savings!
* Cut-off date for hotel group rate special extended until Friday, Jan. 16.

This seminar provides valuable information from an expert panel.

April 25-28 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center

Take advantage of the workshops specifically geared towards global fleets: Global Fleet Procurement & Global Fleet Management Peer Exchange

* Mastering Negotiation Skills
* Fuel Hedging and Procurement Strategies Workshop

Lend a Hand in New Orleans.

Due to the volume of visitors during Jazz Fest, make sure to reserve a hotel room.

Become an I&E Sponsor.

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Headline News
If they do not attain viability by March 31 of this year, the loan will be called and all funds returned to the Treasury Department.

Ford recently submitted to Congress its comprehensive business plan, which details the company's plan to return to pre-tax Automotive profitability by 2011.

Find out which states recently banned text messaging, smoking in state-operated vehicles, and more!

These essential regulations cover controlled substances and alcohol testing, hours-of-service, driver qualifications, vehicle condition, and carrier financial responsibility.

The loss in the first quarter will primarily result from the impact of the dramatically lower automotive production levels on the company's Automotive Experience business.

In Nissan's case, Chrome was able to quickly develop a customized solution that performs side-by-side vehicle comparisons.

ARI, Automotive Resources

SPOTLIGHT ON LEGISLATION
* FMCSA Rejects California Petition
* GROUPS Write Opposing Higher Ethanol Blends
* U.S. Treasury to Make Loans to Auto Industry

* Government of Canada Invests in Multiple Green Transportation Projects
* Financial Support Announced for the Canadian Auto Industry

GPS Insight

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
New EIA Energy Outlook projects flat oil consumption to 2030, slower growth in
energy use and carbon dioxide emissions, and reduced import dependence.

Fleet of CNG Cabs Set for Major Expansion Over Next Four Years.

Governors Convene in Florida as Part of NGA's Securing a Clean Energy Future Initiative, Release "A Call to Action" Report.

Since the program was established in 2000, over $100 million has been provided to replace 600 of the oldest school buses in the state and retrofit an additional 3,800 buses.

The 11 bills were part of a series of recommendations from the state's Renewable Fuels Commission, established in 2006.

Label will show smog and global warming scores.

The trucks are expected to reduce nitrogen-oxide (NOx) emissions -- a precursor to smog -- by 80 percent, as compared with the cleanest diesel truck.

In the U.S., the vehicles are being placed with media, public policy leaders, business partners, celebrities and "regular" customers who have raised their hands via the internet.

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Career Corner
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E.J. Ward, Inc.

Insurance Auto Auctions

Chapter Highlights
2008 Industry Calendar - See What's Happening in Your Area.

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