National Conference of State Fleet Administrators

 Bi-Weekly Edition      August 31, 2007                FLEET MANAGER NEWS

	Dear Fleet Industry Executive,   Managing an efficient and safe fleet operation depends on timely and up-to-date information, products, and services. Today's increasing demand on our time makes it difficult to keep up with the deluge of information coming our way. As a courtesy, NCSFA reviews the industry news, blogs, and new technology to bring the latest fleet headlines directly to you.   Happy Reading! Steve Saltzgiver NCSFA Executive Director THIS WEEK'S LATEST NEWS HEADLINES... Hershey gets ready to host the 21st annual NCSFA Conference Gaithersburg, MD -The NCSFA Executive Committee puts the final touches on the annual fall conference and sets to host the biggest event in its 21 year history. Are you ready? NCSFA releases a checklist of last minute travel reminders for attendees prior to departure.... From French Fries to fuel at the Evergreen State Fair KING5.com (subscription) - Seattle, WA, USA At the Evergreen State Fair used cooking oil is fueling the fair's fleet of tractors. At Casper's Everglades, Peter Zuvela is cooking Cajun. ... New Jersey to Use Biodiesel to Fuel Fleet Vehicles Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA "Their effort is highly commendable," said Randall Solomon, executive director of the New Jersey Sustainable State Institute. "These technologies are still ... Auburn Goes Green WTVH - Syracuse,NY,USA Today, Mayor Tim Lattimore announced the city will gradually convert its fleet of cars and trucks to "green" vehicles burning natural gas. ... Lack of Driver Awareness and Rear Blind Spots May Make Backing Up ... CNNMoney.com - USA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's report, "Vehicle Backover Avoidance Technology Study - Report to Congress," is available at the ... WebTech Wireless Quadrant System Supports the State of Texas and ... Web Services Journal - Montvale,NJ,USA VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 08/30/07 -- WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX: WEW), a provider of location-based and fleet Telematics services, ... Ohio University-L could be test site for creating different fuels Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Lancaster,OH,USA She likes that it could put Lancaster on the map if OU-L discovers an alternative fuel that could replace gasoline. There are ethanol plants developing ... Legislature passes comprehensive energy incentives bill; Baugh ... News-Democrat & Leader - Russellville,KY,USA The Kentucky General Assembly has passed energy legislation that offers economic incentives for companies that build alternative fuel and renewable energy ... University of Waterloo launches hydrogen EnergyCurrent - Houston,TX,USA CANADA: The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team (UWAFT) says it has become the first university in the world to build a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle ... The Ford Verve Concept Technology News Daily - Scottsdale,AZ,USA Hydrogen-Fueled, Battery-Powered Hybrid The system, called HySeries Drive(tm), is powered by a 336-volt lithium-ion battery pack at all times and has a range ... Biodiesel project to get low-cost state funding Los Angeles Times - CA,USA Biodiesel, typically made from animal fat or vegetable oil (such as corn or soybean), is a renewable fuel that could help the state reduce its petroleum ... Charged up and ready for the road Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada Hymotion develops battery packs for the Prius based on more powerful, longer-lasting lithium-ion technology. The two-year-old company has also become an ... New director of Department of Aviation talks about his post Statesman Journal - Salem,OR,USA Clem, a member of Salem City Council, previously worked for the state as fleet manager for the Department of Administrative Services and contracting manager ... Feedback or Comments? Email us at info@ncsfa.net This courtesy publication is being sent to you as part of the "2007 NCSFA Membership Campaign". Please take a few minutes to read this newsletter and learn more about our organization. Click here to "UNSUBSCRIBE" to this publication
WHO'S EXHIBITING AT NCSFA IN 2007? WHO'S SPONSORING THE 2007 NCSFA CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW? THANKS.... Allison Transmissions American Honda Motors Arsenault Associates Automotive Resources International Comdata Inc Corporate Claims Management CEI Group FleetCor Technologies Ford Motor Company General Motors International Truck & Engine Invers Mobility Solutions John Deere Equipment MAACO Auto Painting Mack Trucks! Maximus Asset Solutions Meineke Car Care Mohawk Lifts Propane Educational Research Council & Propane Exceptional Energy U.S. Bank Voyager Wright Express NCSFA wishes to express it sincere thanks and appreciation to its partners for promoting this year's 2007 conference: Automotive Digest Automotive Fleet (Bobit Publications) Utility Fleet Magazine Governing Magazine Nation Truck & Equipment Assn. (NTEA) Sponsors list updated August 31, 2007