January 21, 2009 Past Issues | Printer-Friendly | Advertise
NAFA News
Have you or someone you know implemented an innovative idea to increase overall fleet efficiency while reducing energy consumption or vehicle emissions? If so, submit an entry for NAFA's Green Fleet Awards today!

Deadline for entries is March 12, 2009.

Percentage salary increase your peers received for 2009.

On April 24, NAFA Members from all across North America will be assisting Habitat for Humanity in a project to help rebuild New Orleans.

FMS Attendees should contact reservation manager, Mallory Boyle, directly, with their room reservation requests.

April 25-28 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.

* Principles of Risk Management
* Managing Fleet Risk and Loss
* Crash Management

You can also take the CAFM exam and receive next-day results.

This seminar provides valuable information from an expert panel.

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

Become an I&E Sponsor.

NAFA Would Like to Recognize the Following Members on Their Retirement.

In 2006, Hoysgaard was recognized by NAFA for Outstanding Contributions.

On-Board Communications, Inc.

Headline News
Ford, Chrysler and GM plan to roll out electric vehicles over the next four years.

In light of the ongoing uncertainty of global market conditions, GM is adopting more conservative industry volume assumptions than those presented to Congress.

With the new production adjustments, Toyota hopes to reduce inventory by about half in the second quarter of the year.

It is the first vehicle designed and engineered from the ground up specifically for law enforcement operations.

A new supply agreement will provide some of the world's most advanced lithium-ion hybrid battery technology to power commercial vehicles in North America.

GM will establish the first lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing facility in the United States operated by a major automaker.

Under a multi-year contract, Donlen will use the Comdata fuel card to track and regulate all its vehicle-related fuel, maintenance and repair expenses for the 125,000 fleet vehicles they manage.

The completed acquisition means expanded capabilities for in-vehicle safety and security services and positions Inilex at the forefront of technological advances in the telemetry space.

This facility will be used for the sale and distribution of biodiesel and other renewable fuels into and out of the Midwest.

Product creates in-vehicle, wireless connection to a mobile phone using Bluetooth technology.

The CCAR-OSHA Alliance provides information, guidance, and access to training resources to the auto repair industry that will help protect employees' health and safety.

The proposed alliance would be consistent with the terms and conditions of the U.S. Treasury financing to Chrysler.

ARI, Automotive Resources

SPOTLIGHT ON LEGISLATION
* Economic Stimulus Legislation
* EPA Extends SPCC Compliance Dates
* Cash for Clunkers
* NAFA Members Meet With California Officials on Biodiesel USTs

* Government of Canada Invests in New Green Projects

GPS Insight

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
The construction of the CNG station is important in the university's move to replace much of its buses and fleet with more energy efficient vehicles.

Nissan North America is launching an electric car partnership with the state of Oregon to bring zero-emission electric cars to government agencies by 2010.

A partnership should be focused on collaboration to ensure that U.S.-developed technologies reach the commercial "tipping point" where markets will naturally sustain volume growth.

New cleaner off-road equipment will improve air quality, save lives.

ZeaChem will begin construction in 2009 of its first plant.

Communities will use the grants for clean diesel projects that significantly reduce emissions through the use of retrofit technologies, engine replacements, and idle reduction technologies.

Clean Energy has been under contract to Sun Metro since December 2003, with fleet fuel consumption now topping 4.6 million LNG gallons annually.

For 2009, 10.5 billion gallons of renewable fuel must be entered into commerce.

New Filter Will End the 3,000 Mile Oil Change.

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Career Corner
One place to gather Job Postings, Jobs Wanted, and Resume Bank!

GPS North America

Adesa Atlanta

E.J. Ward, Inc.

Insurance Auto Auctions

Chapter Highlights
2009 Industry Calendar - See What's Happening in Your Area.

Membership Benefits You
Which new colleagues and suppliers might you benefit from?

Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

Same content information as found on the Networking Databases, just downloadable!

Have you been promoted? Is your company moving? Did you get a new job? Are you retiring? Let us know!

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Telephone: 609.720.0882 Fax: 609.452.8004