On September 7, NAFA announced Trustees' approval for the formation of the Utility Line Clearance Tree Equipment Committee (ULCTEC). The formation of the Committee furthers the depth and breadth of what the Association offers its membership across every aspect of fleet.
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On September 4, 2012, NAFA Fleet Management Association proudly welcomed Matthew L. Marcial, CMP, recognized by ConventionSouth Magazine as one of the "2012 Meeting Professionals to Watch," as its new Director of Meetings & Education.
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NAFA continues its 2012 Webinar Series on Tuesday, September 25 (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST) with a presentation from Bishop Fleet Optimization on the topic How To Find And Remarket Your Surplus Vehicles Without The Pain. The speakers for the webinar will be NAFA Full Affiliate Derrick Bishop, Managing Director, Bishop Fleet Optimization and NAFA Regional Affiliate Grace Appleton, VP Business Development Bishop Fleet Optimization.
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NAFA's Mastering International Fleet Management Seminar will help you learn the intricacies of developing and implementing fleet policies in numerous regions and countries. Register to attend now at a fantastic price and receive valuable guidebooks absolutely free! NAFA Members, Take Advantage Of Fifty-Percent-Off Discounts, Available For Your Team Colleagues!
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Time's Running Out! Don't Let Savings Slip Away! NAFA will hold a Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) October 17-18 at the Hyatt Regency Tampa, Tampa, FL. The FMS provides you the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles and practices of successful fleet management. Register today! Early-Bird discounts end Tuesday, September 25.
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Are you looking for a way to notify NAFA membership of your latest products or services your company offers? Perhaps you want an effective way to promote your company to NAFA membership. Join the growing list of NAFA's E-Broadcast Service users who have seen the benefits of communicating directly to your target audience.
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September 18 Wisconsin, New Jersey, Mid-West, North Central; September 19 Quebec, Western Canada; September 20 South Central, Chicago; September 23-25 Carolinas; September 26 Tri-State; and September 27 Mid-America.
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Pent-up demand and improved credit access helped boost August sales by an estimated sixteen percent compared to year-earlier levels, with declining incentives and rising vehicle prices suggesting, if anything, that the market may still be building more steam.
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On September 5, FocusDriven – Advocates for Cell-Free Driving called for automatic license revocation for drivers who text behind the wheel, stating texting is a dangerous and deadly behavior that takes drivers' mind off the road, hands off the steering wheel, and eyes off the road.
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Kohl’s Department Stores announced on September 5 that the company will expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging station initiative with thirty-six new stations across eighteen additional locations by the end of fall 2012.
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On September 5, the Vehicle Production Group received support from Congress Members Joe Donnelly and Peter J. Visclosky of Indiana, who called on a federal agency to rescind a waiver for its "Buy America" program.
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The Clarkstown, NY Town Board appointed Dennis Malone of Congers to the position of fleet manager of the town garage. The former mini trans supervisor is now responsible for overseeing the town’s mechanics and reports directly to the town board.
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According to a new report from the EPA Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the SmartWay Transport Partnership program may lose its value if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not protect the integrity of its program. Also, the Clean Diesel Fuel Alliance posted its report Corrosion in Systems Storing and Dispensing Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), Hypotheses Investigation on Monday, September 10.
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The Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) Conference will be hosted in Montreal on September 27. This invite-only event will focus on the use of electricity for passenger transportation and the use of natural gas for heavy vehicles. In other news, a provincial planning grant has been awarded to the City of Nanaimo to seek out strategic locations for electric vehicle charging stations throughout the city.
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Once again in August, the performance of fleet vehicles at auction mirrored the overall picture in the wholesale marketplace. Mileage and seasonally adjusted prices for end-of-service midsize fleet cars declined for the fourth consecutive month in August; however, they remained above their year-ago level.
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Once again, Toyota Motor Corporation bounced back from safety recalls and natural disasters, selling 4.97 million vehicles globally in the first half of the year to retake its crown as the world’s top automaker from General Motors Corporation.
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Ford is recalling 7,600 new Escapes to fix coolant leaks that can cause engines to overheat or catch fire. The recall affects 2013 models with 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines. Plugs in the engine may not have been installed properly and can fall out while the motor is running. Coolant can leak and cause engines to overheat.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.
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George E. Wilson, a co-founder of NAFA, marks a huge 55th anniversary with NAFA this month. Also, give a round of applause for Steve Anderson; Janis Christensen, CAFM; and Susan Montemorra as they celebrate 30 years with the Association, and John McCorkhill, CFM/CAFM; Ernest A. Moroz; and Stephen O'Shea who mark 25 years with NAFA in September.
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NAFA is proud to be a sponsor of the 5th Annual Imus Ranch Golf Outing to take place on Monday, September 24th at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, NJ. The annual golf outing raises money for the Imus Ranch for Kids with Cancer, located near Ribera, New Mexico, for children with cancer as well as siblings of SIDS victims.
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CALSTART's 2012 High-Efficiency Truck Users Forum (HTUF) National Conference & Expo starts tomorrow in Charlotte, North Carolina. NAFA will be there on the Expo floor at Booth #303, so make your plans to come see us! More information and links for registration inside post.
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Original Post: September 4 NAFA will be participating in the Focus on Fleets Conference on Friday, September 28, 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. as part of the AltCar Expo and Conference. The event will be held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA.
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Original Post: September 4 First time offered outside of NAFA’s Institute and Expo, NAFA's CAFM Boot Camp is hitting the road! And better yet, the October Boot Camp includes an additional five hours of instruction over the I&E version! The CAFM Boot Camp takes place on October 19 - 21, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Tampa in sunny Tampa, FL.
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Affiliates and Members asked for it, and now NAFA has a new option for the 2013 invoicing cycle. A year's worth of NAFA membership/affiliation renewals all wrapped up into one concise, annual payment might be the streamlined approach you've been waiting for from NAFA! Time is running out, so send your information before the deadline, September 30. Contacts and links inside post.
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GE Capital Fleet Services announced on September 10 the appointment of Kristi Webb as President and Chief Executive Officer. Webb replaces Clarence Nunn, who was recently appointed Chief Commercial Officer for GE Capital, Americas.
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In Waste Management’s facility in Louisville, KY, there’s a garbage truck parked after its daily route. On one side, so large it’s hard to miss, is a sign that says "Think Green, Think Clean"—a reference to the fact that this truck burns cleaner natural gas.
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Over the years, Shell — the largest European oil company — has invested tens if not hundreds of billions of dollars in being a world-leading producer, processor, and transporter of natural gas. For instance, it has stakes in facilities amounting to about one-third of all the global production of liquefied natural gas: gas supercooled to a liquid so that it can be shuttled around the world like oil.
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An efficient and low-cost technique to generate electricity has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey, U.K. According to the researchers, a by-product obtained during the manufacture of biofuels can be used to power microbial fuel cells. The latest study may help design self-powered tools. The work was presented at the Autumn Conference of Society for General Microbiology.
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New and used car information website Cars.com announced on September 4 their editors' list of the top cars for the 2012 tailgating season.
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Car engineers have been busy figuring out ways to let basic, entry-level vehicles go farther on a gallon of gas. A lighter body and a less powerful engine can get any car better mileage, not to mention aerodynamic designs and diesel fueling.
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NAFA's Emergency Operations Manual is specifically written for fleet managers! This brand new "how-to" guide provides step-by step instructions to develop an effective emergency operations plan.
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Coachella, CA; Houston, TX; Charlotte, NC; Roanoke, VA; Santa Monica, CA; Surrey, BC; Miami-Dade County, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Olympia, WA; and Largo, FL.
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The Early-Bird discount registration deadline for NAFA's Fleet Management Seminar in Tampa, FL ends Tuesday, September 25. Don't miss these savings! Click here to register! 

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The California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP), representing more than 13,000 active and retired highway patrol officers throughout the state, announced their endorsement of Proposition 33 on September 4. Consumer advocacy group Consumer Watchdog dissents.
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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's Lifecycle Cost Analysis for Fleets was created to show fleet managers how to implement the use of analytical financial modeling within their vehicle fleets.
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