* Economic Stimulus Provides Funding for Fleets; Diesel Emission Reduction Act; Clean Cities; Federal Fleet

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!

There is no doubt NAFA Affiliation is a great way to interact with other Affiliates, take advantage of NAFA's resources, and meet great fleet management professionals, but all great organizations like NAFA need the contributions of many to enrich the professional lives of all.

Registration is up, exhibit sales are doing well, and sponsorship sales for the I&E are on par with last year's numbers.

Friday, February 20, is the last day to save $50 on I&E Registration. Register today!

* Commercial Auto Insurance
* DOT Compliance for Reliable Emergency-Ready Commercial Fleets
* Practical Use of Telematics
* Take-home Vehicle Policies: IRS Commuting Rules and IRS Publication 15B Compliance

How can you help? Plan to arrive a day early and join with other NAFA community volunteers to assist in a New Orleans Habitat for Humanity community project.

Save with airline and rental car discounts!

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

Attendance and Sponsorship Are Up!

Deadline for entries is March 12, 2009.

GM - down 49% compared with a year ago.
Chrysler - Fleet sales were down 81% for January.

New organizational structure to lead through downturn.

Financial results for the third quarter, ended December 31, 2008, show a decrease of 28.4% compared to the same period last fiscal year.

Ford is tapping its global portfolio of products to meet the unique needs of American small business owners, with the 2010 Transit Connect, a new fuel-efficient alternative to larger commercial vehicles.

Media, government officials, and key opinion leaders had the opportunity to learn about and test-drive Chrysler's ENVI vehicles during a media briefing and an industry ride and drive.

Approximately 3,400 of GM's 29,500 salaried employees in the United States, will be impacted.

* Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Award Winners Announced

The National Biodiesel Board unveiled a formalized list of principles to guide the industry on issues of sustainability for its annual conference.

Pickens noted there are about 6 million heavy duty vehicles in the United States, and the United States can achieve a nearly 5 percent reduction in foreign oil/diesel use if just 350,000 begin using natural gas as a domestic alternative.

The Mobile Alternative Fueling Station Locator allows drivers to find the five closest biodiesel, electricity, E85, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane fueling sites.

EDTA urges Senate to expand investments and tax credits to grow industry.

Company surpasses goal of 25 percent fleet efficiency gain in three years.

The battery will power the car on full electric for 40 miles, and can be recharged through a standard 120 volt electrical outlet.

This new system produces fuel on-site.

Save up to 25% on NAFA's Fleet Acquisition and Disposal Guide.

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

Which new colleagues and suppliers might you benefit from?

Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.

Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.

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!