The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators November 24, 2007           NCSFA Fleet Manager News       Volume 1 Issue 12
Periodic News Edition	Dear Fleet Administrator,   Managing an efficient and safe fleet operation depends on accurate, timely, and up-to-date information. Today's increasing demand on your time makes it difficult for you to keep up with the deluge of information coming your way. So, as a member of NCSFA we scour the Internet to bring the latest fleet headlines to stay current with fleet industry news and technology.   Enjoy! Steve Saltzgiver NCSFA Executive Director STATE FLEET NEWS & TECHNOLOGY UPDATES... UC Davis plug-in hybrid electric vehicle licensed The California Aggie Online - Davis,CA,USA Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technologies developed at UC Davis have been licensed to Efficient Drivetrains Inc. "After many months of discussions ...... Schwarzenegger hails alternative fuels at LA Auto Show MotorTorque - UK Schwarzenegger used the visit to push alternative fuels at his Auto Show address - an increasing concern in California particularly as the threat of a $100 ... Do we buy ethanol (in Minnesota) because we have to? Minnesota Public Radio - Saint Paul,MN,USA Greg Dierkers of the National Governors Association says each state takes its own approach to alternative fuels. In Indiana, state fleet vehicles must use ... Montana Governor Announces New 20X10 Initiative All American Patriots (press release) - Taeby,NA,Sweden "With the exception of industrial vehicles and pickups needed for state work, many of the vehicles in the state fleet could be more efficient. ... Report hails state's clean energy push Sacramento Bee - CA, USA The Senate version bumps up fuel-efficiency standards, calling for a fleet of cars and light trucks that get 35 mpg by 2020. The House measure would require ... Governor creates Michigan Climate Action Council By Cathleen Carrigan As part of the directive, the state will - wherever feasible - increase use of alternative fuels in its fleet of vehicles; develop a materials management plan to ensure environmentally sound purchasing, use, reuse and recycling of ... Governor Richardson rolls out energy efficiency proposals Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA He wants the executive branch to reduce usage by 20 percent in state buildings by 2015, including a 20 percent consumption decline by the state fleet and ... Research says fewer accidents with stability control ABC Online - Australia ... technology that could cut the road toll. The study has found that Electronic Stability Control, (ESC), can reduce single-vehicle crashes by 28 per cent... Chrome(R) Systems Delivers Vehicle Data for New USNews Car ... CNNMoney.com - USA Chrome provides vehicle content, software, technology, and services to deliver complete enterprise solutions to all segments of the automotive retail ... Maryland snowplows going green Frederick News Post (subscription) - Frederick,MD,USA By the end of the year, all diesel vehicles in the State Highway Administration's fleet will run on a 5 percent mixture of soybean biodiesel fuel. ... Million Dollar Dream Car Runs on Water Georgetown University The Hoya - Washington,DC,USA The car itself is a part of BMW's attempt to make a full production car that has the capability to run completely on an alternative fuel. ... Fleet Position Openings Available FLD - Director of Business Development Federal Government Training Officer I, Dept. of Transportation, Phoenix, Arizona Contact Information Steve Saltzgiver, Executive Director ssaltzgiver@ncsfa.net 801-231-5869 (Mobile) You are receiving this NCSFA Fleet Manager News email because you have been identified as a professional managing or providing products and/or services to State, University, and municipal fleet operations. Click HERE to UNSUBSCRIBE from this mailing list.
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