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Deadline for entries is March 12, 2009.

Have you or someone on your fleet team implemented an innovative idea to increase overall fleet efficiency, while reducing energy consumption or vehicle emissions? Submit an entry for NAFA's Green Fleet Awards - deadline is February 25!

The campaign brought in 70 new Full and Associate Members.

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

Tuesday, April 28th
8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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

* Commissioning for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Maintenance Facilities
* Emerging Clean Fuel and Vehicle Technology Options for Fleets
* Mythbusters: The Snake Oil Saga

Attendance and Sponsorship Are Up!

Save with airline and rental car discounts!

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

Have you taken NAFA's online poll?

On-Board Communications, Inc.

Headline News
Ford Motor Credit Company reported a $228 million net loss in fourth quarter 2008.

An agreement was reached to restructure their ongoing business relationship and settle all existing litigation between the companies.

The consent judgment will provide that GM will refrain from any violations of specified laws and regulations in the future.

The potential alliance will benefit Chrysler by preserving jobs and strengthening its viability plan.

Toyota will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Safety Recall notification via first-class mail, beginning in early February.

These actions will eliminate approximately 110 positions.

Canada has developed an Economic Action Plan that aims to help the government emerge from this recession stronger.

State law authorizes DGS to purchase and supervise all state vehicles, but it failed to exert administrative control during the period examined by auditors, Wagner said.

EPA Southeast Diesel Collaborative Recognizes CCE with Leadership Award.

Federal funding for nearly 750 State, local and not-for-profit traffic safety initiatives.

The company maintains strong liquidity and total net cash flow in fourth quarter 2008.

Dealers can give online shoppers instant access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports from their Cars.com listings.

ARI, Automotive Resources

SPOTLIGHT ON LEGISLATION
* President Obama Issues Environmental Directives

* Vehicle Scrappage Program Kicks Off

GPS Insight

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
This program provides added inspection and warranty coverage on certified used Toyota hybrids.

Strategies have been adopted to facilitate the introduction of alternative fuels and hybrid-electric vehicles, leading to increased fuel efficiency.

If the EPA grants the waiver, California and 13 other states will begin a program to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles 30 percent by 2016.

$3,400 Tax Credit

Deposit and recycling program to prevent equivalent of 250,000 tons of carbon dioxide from entering atmosphere.

Funding for Wood-chip Plant Paves Way for Next Generation of Biofuels.

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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.

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