Terblanche, the Vice President and General Manager for Navistar Electric Vehicles, one of the companies that became the face of President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, has been announced as a Keynote Speaker for NAFA's 2011 I&E.
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The search is now on for ideas worthy of being named a 2011 Larry Goill Memorial Quality Fleet Management Idea Award winner. Send your Goill Award submissions to NAFA by February 25!
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NAFA Vice President Claude Masters, CAFM, was part of a select group of representatives invited to demonstrate electric vehicles at the Kennedy Space Center. The event was part of a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate NASA's new LEED Certified building.
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Fleet managers may be entitled to receive money from the Canadian Export Antitrust Settlement. The settlement came from an allegation that certain automakers and trade associations conspired in violation of federal and state antitrust and consumer protection laws to prevent virtually identical, but cheaper, new cars from being exported to the United States and Canada, making vehicle prices higher for U.S. consumers.
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced a final rule aimed at decreasing occupant ejections in passenger vehicles. The new U.S. Department of Transportation standard, which will help reduce the number of people partially or completely ejected through side windows during rollover crashes, will begin phasing in during 2013.
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Drivers of vehicles that perform well in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's side-impact crash test are much less likely to die in a real-world left-side crash than drivers of vehicles that do poorly, a new analysis finds. The study includes only passenger vehicles with side airbags, demonstrating that airbags, while crucial, are far from the whole story in side crash protection.
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On January 20, General Motors named Mary Barra Senior Vice President, Global Product Development, to lead the design, engineering, program management, and quality of vehicles for the company's 11 brands around the world.
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Manheim, the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, has announced an extended partnership with The Van Tuyl Group Inc., which manages the largest group of privately held automotive dealerships in the United States.
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At an event marking the one-year anniversary of FocusDriven, the first national nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for victims of distracted driving, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood reaffirmed his commitment to putting an end to the deadly epidemic of distracted driving.
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A look at EPA granting E15 fuel waivers for model years 2001-2006; OSHA withdrawing an occupational noise proposal; and legislation requiring greater disclosure of information relating to the market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles.
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An update on Ontario's Automotive Sector, which continues to gain strength; and read about the production launch of three new vehicles at Chrysler's Brampton Assembly Plant.
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Tom Webb takes a look at used vehicle industry analysis and trends, which will be included in his annual Used Car Market Report.
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Register by February 11 to save $50! This is the final Early Bird offer before the I&E. With more than 50 educational sessions, eight meal functions, and 9 hours of Expo time, the I&E gives you plenty of opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise with your fellow fleet peers. Register today!
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Paula Bucklad (30 years) is among those celebrating membership milestones with NAFA in January.
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For the first time ever, NAFA's Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) and Advanced Fleet Management Seminar (AFMS) will be presented in Hawaii. The seminars, presented in cooperation with Mercury Associates, Inc., are scheduled for March 7 – 11, 2011 at the Marriott Waikiki Beach, Honolulu, HI.
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Last year's Silent Auction was such a tremendous success that NAFA is bringing it back for the 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte (April 9-12, 2011). Thirty exhibitors offered such prizes as Apple iPads, Nintendo Wii game systems, tickets to NASCAR races, GPS systems, netbooks, and gift certificates during last year's auction, which raised money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Did you know that NAFA now offers an E-Broadcast Service to help you get your message out to NAFA Membership? This service allows you to reach NAFA Members while giving membership the confidence of knowing their email addresses are secure.
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Have you reserved your booth space for NAFA's 2011 I&E? April is just around the corner and will be here before you know it; if you want to be part of the largest fleet management event of the year, reserve your space today!
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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the Prius family of vehicles on January 10 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. In addition to the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV), the new Prius v midsize hybrid-electric vehicle and the Prius c Concept vehicle joined the iconic hybrid brand.
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Chrysler Group LLC and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a partnership to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic hybrid system for large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles.
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Four Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) employees are among the first customers in the U.S. to own and drive pure electric cars from THINK^TM, the world's leading dedicated electric vehicle maker.
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Ford Transit Connect Taxis will begin winding through the streets of the Windy City in March when a fleet of the alternative-fuel vehicles joins Yellow Cab Chicago. Taxi Medallion Management purchased the 12 clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) Transit Connect Taxis for its fleet.
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Firefighters in Detroit, where the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle is built, are learning how to deal with emergency situations involving electric vehicles. It is the final stop on a nationwide tour where more than 1,600 fire and emergency service leaders have been trained.
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For the entire month of January, NAFA Members and Affiliates save 25 percent off the price of the Request For Proposals Guide! This CD-ROM provides step-by-step instruction for preparing an effective RFP.
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Recent listings include jobs in Mountain View, CA; Long Beach, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Mid-town Manhattan, NY; Marshall, MN; Montgomery, AL; Austin, TX; Midwest USA; Ames, IA; and Southern CA.
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Did you know that NAFA has a group on LinkedIn?  Join the group to participate in lively discussions about fleet, help solve problems, and network online!  Click here for the group.

 

The following chapters will have upcoming meetings in the next few weeks: St. Louis (Jan. 27), Pacific Northwest (Jan. 27), NorCal-Northern Nevada (Jan. 28), Philadelphia (Feb. 3), North Central (Feb. 8), Rocky Mountain (Feb. 8), Old Dominion (Feb. 9), Tri-State (Feb. 9), Inter-County (Feb. 10), and Greater Pittsburgh (Feb. 10).
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Congratulations, you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?
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As a service to NAFA Members, Patrick O'Connor and Huw Williams — NAFA's U.S. and Canadian Legislative Counsels, respectively — supply monthly updates on legislative issues impacting the fleet industry.
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Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.
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These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily email others within that community with specific fleet questions.
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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.
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NAFA is offering a new E-Broadcast Service to help you get your message out to NAFA membership. This service allows you to reach NAFA Members while giving membership the confidence of knowing their email addresses are secure.
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NAFA cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive e-mail marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by e-mailing info@nafa.org with such a request. NAFA may use the information you provide for additional NAFA programs, services, and products that we see as being beneficial for you. You will have the option of responding to such an e-mail message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future e-mail messages. NAFA does not sell or rent e-mail addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent e-mail addresses of our Members and Affiliates
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The Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide is an expanded update of our Fleet Maintenance Staffing Guide.
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