NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo is the largest event of the fleet management industry and the perfect opportunity to increase your networking power. An entirely new pricing structure allows individuals to customize their registration by choosing days and meals -- all at lower prices! All prices are reduced from 2011 – some by seventy-five percent!
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NAFA is continuing to add to its cache of valuable member services by scheduling a full slate of webinars for 2012. Submit your webinar proposal by November 30.
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Have you had success with a great idea you've incorporated in your fleet? Consider sharing the idea with the rest of NAFA by submitting the idea for the 2012 Goill Awards. From now until February 15, submissions will be accepted. Don't be left out, submit your winning idea today!
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NAFA will accept award entry submissions from now until Friday, February 17, 2012 for the Sustainable Fleet Awards. These awards recognize the challenges fleet managers face in setting up their organization’s sustainability plans and honor those who have implemented pioneering, innovative, and creative programs.
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Automotive industry consulting firm Ricardo Strategic announced on November 7 the results of a multi-client research study which involved participation of some of the world's leading energy and technology companies and organizations.
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Despite the global lubricants market's six percent rebound in 2010 and a promising start to 2011, the industry's growth has generally abated according to Parsippany NJ-based international consulting and research firm Kline & Company.
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Automakers have until the year 2025 wherein U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards are expected to tighten to nearly fifty-five miles per gallon. In that time frame, companies are expected to make significant changes to their vehicle fleets, including increasing production of hybrids and incorporating more fuel efficient techniques in traditional internal combustion engines.
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Virginia Clean Cities announced an additional nine fleets and more than 160 vehicles are joining the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program for vehicle conversions to propane autogas and the installation of on-site fueling stations.
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In a case involving a car battery that exploded in a consumer's hands, a federal court in New Jersey has reaffirmed the longstanding notion that retailers can be found strictly liable when they sell defective products.
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The DeLand FL City Council has decided to buy five Chevrolet Volts for use as city vehicles, joining several Toyota Prius and Camry Hybrid models already in the fleet.
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Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, AZ has launched Arizona's first fleet of propane autogas-powered school buses through a partnership with Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. Last week school officials took delivery of four buses that are powered by propane autogas, with an additional twenty-three buses on order.
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Proposed fuel economy standards for automobiles and light trucks; Legislation provides incentives for natural gas vehicle; Congress considers highway reauthorization; and DOE proposes EPACT credit for hybrid vehicles.
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MiWay Transit, as part of the City of Mississauga’s bus fleet, has added new fuel efficient and fully accessible buses, in order to better serve customers.
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In this month's Remarketing column, Manheim's Tom Webb discusses prices for commercial vehicles, which moderated somewhat in October, and what that could mean for fleet managers.
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Kelley Blue Book announced the all-new 2012 model-year vehicle winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards, recognizing current and forthcoming vehicles for their projected retained value throughout the initial five-year ownership period.
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Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. on November 10 filed for a $125 million initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock. The company makes electrically powered commercial vehicles, used as delivery trucks in several industries. They're meant as an alternative to diesel trucks used in commercial fleets.
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Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. (TMS), announced on November 9 that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 283,200 Toyota and 137,000 Lexus vehicles to replace the crankshaft pulley on the V6 engine.
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General Motors will invest approximately $380 million to prepare the Wentzville Assembly plant in Wentzville, MO for production of an all-new Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup, creating or retaining about 1,260 jobs hourly and salaried jobs.
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Continued strong demand for fuel-efficient utility vehicles and trucks lifted Ford Motor Company to a six percent increase in total sales in October. With total sales of 167,803 vehicles, gains came largely from the company's utility vehicles, up thirty-eight percent, and strong truck sales, up eight percent versus last year.
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The dissident group Autoworkers Caravan has filed a petition with the United Auto Workers on behalf of Chrysler Group LLC skilled-trades workers, appealing the union's decision to ratify its new contract with the automaker over their objections.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.
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Brownson issued the announcement of her retirement on October 27. She held the position of NAFA's President from 1993 to 1995.
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NAFA Member Leonie Von Halle, Manager of Corporate Fleet for Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) will leave her position for new opportunities in 2012. Von Halle has been with CSC since 1999. The change is due to CSC's decision to move their Corporate Office Headquarters to Virginia from current homebase of El Segundo, CA.
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Former NAFA President Jim Anselmi celebrates his 25th anniversary with NAFA in November and former President J. Paul Hubbard commemorates thirty-five years.
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As announced on November 2, CAFM/CAFS Webinars are now free to students in the program and current CAFMs. The NAFA Certification Board offers a number of Fleet Certification Webinars to Certification program participants, however non-certification program participants may also participate in these webinars.
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CEI Global Vehicle Risk Solutions, Wayne Smolda announced that Vincent Brigidi has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. Brigidi, in turn, announced the arrival of Vince Sommer to CEI as Vice President of Operations reporting to Brigidi.
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The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia has been selected as one of five finalists for the International Historic Motoring Awards' "Museum of the Year."
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Thirteen-year-old Cassandra Lin from Westerly, Rhode Island, is using cooking oil to make fuel.
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For the entire month of November Members save twenty-five percent off the price of NAFA's Risk Management Guide.
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On November 9, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed legislation that bans texting while driving on Pennsylvania roads. The new law, which makes texting while driving a primary offense carrying a $50 fine, takes effect 120 calendar days from the date of this legislation's signing.
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The national "Decide to Drive" Public Service campaign, designed to spread awareness of the importance of driver focus behind the wheel, received the Silver Award at the CLIO Healthcare Awards – one of the world's most-recognized awards competitions for advertising, design, and communications.
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As the days get shorter, it's a good idea to make sure your vehicle's lights and wipers are working properly so you can be seen by others and your visibility is not compromised, advises the Car Care Council, a consumer education organization based in Bethesda, MD.
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Did you know that NAFA's 2012 I&E registration cutoff on December 31, 2011 saves you the most money? This opportunity locks in your best savings for attending the 2012 I&E in St. Louis, MO, so don't let it pass you by. Visit www.NAFAInstitute.org today and secure your registration at NAFA's best rates today.

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ resident and Community Emergency Response Team member Stan Kober addressed Mayor Tom Randall about his concerns with emergency vehicles after experiencing maintenance issues with the CERT truck, telling council members and the mayor that there simply aren't enough people to help with the vehicle maintenance at the Department of Public Works (DPW).
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Congratulations, you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?
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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 cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive email marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by emailing 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 email message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future email messages. NAFA does not sell or rent email addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent email addresses of our Members and Affiliates.
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NAFA's Law Guide For Fleet Professionals provides the tools to enable a fleet manager to recognize legal challenges and discuss them with legal experts.
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