From: Larry Charlton [info@ncsfa.net]

Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 4:00 PM

To: SSALTZGIVER@COMCAST.NET

Subject: NCSFA Fleet Manager News

The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators March 17, 2008           NCSFA Fleet Manager News       Volume 2 Issue 6
Biweekly News Edition	Dear Fleet Manager,   Managing an efficient and safe fleet 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. NCSFA's goal is to reduce the time you spend researching fleet information by providing a periodic summary of recent fleet news and technology.   Happy reading! BREAKING FLEET NEWS & TECHNOLOGY UPDATE... NCSFA releases its winter 2008 quarterly newsletter March 2008, President’s message: As many of us are digging out of what seems to be one of the coldest winters in recent years, we are excited by the soon arrival of spring. Along with the cold spells we’ve been experiencing which has increased the cost of heating fuel in some states; we have seen a steady rise in fuel costs that have affected our ability to operate our vehicles and equipment efficiently… Poll: Public doesn't like Corzine budget plan Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA ... while 73 percent oppose eliminating the Department of Agriculture and 70 percent oppose cutting hours at state parks and motor vehicle offices. ... Flat PA. gasoline tax revenues may take toll on state finances Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA He thinks tolls will be a more reliable stream of future revenues as gas prices soar, sales of hybrids account for more of the total fleet and people drive ... Record oil prices could have impact on WA state budgets Bellingham Herald - Bellingham,WA,USA A fuel cost of $4 per gallon likely would add $2.4 million in higher costs for the Washington State Patrol and $24 million for Washington State Ferries in ... Biodiesel Tank Available For Government Vehicles Kentucky Post - Covington,KY,USA Any state, city or county government entity utilizing Fleet One may use the new facility. The tank location is well lit, easily accessible for large ... This state can set example on sound energy policies The Tennessean - Nashville,TN,USA Energy efficiency must be part of any solution, so it would be good to see the state government show its own commitment to operating its fleet of vehicles ... Take 5 with Lisa Webb Sharpe, Director, Michigan Department of ... Lansing State Journal - Lansing,MI,USA Do you think you've squeezed most of the savings you can out of state operations? I think we have accomplished a lot. When you look at our fleet, ... State should, can do more for environment Muskogee Daily Phoenix - Muskogee,OK,USA The other amendment I introduced included language from SB 1771, which would require the 35 state agencies that have at least 10 vehicles in their fleet to ... Wright Express Rises on Fuel Price Lock CNNMoney.com - USA The South Portland, Maine-based payment processor said late Monday it locked in about 90 percent of fuel costs through the third quarter of 2009, ... It’s hybrid vehicles to the rescue for state and local governments The Olympian - Olympia,WA,USA The motor pool includes 570 hybrids in its fleet of 1600. More state employees showing up to rent motor-pool cars are requesting hybrids, too, . Oil hits new record as dollar weakness, inflation fears fuel buying Forbes - NY,USA 'The dollar story and fears of inflation are dictating direction at the moment, with investors seeking to hedge themselves against inflation by buying into ... 5 things your car will finally do in 2020 CNN - USA So rather than just warning you of an upcoming obstacle in the road, cars will use the data to deploy airbags at just the right location within the vehicle. ... Synthetic Fuel Concept To Steal Carbon Dioxide From Air Science Daily (press release) - USA Martin presented his talk on the subject at the Alternative Energy NOW conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, February 20, 2008. Fleet Position(s) Available Vice President ARAMARK- Supply Chain Management, Inc. ARAMARK-Director, DOT Compliance, Fleet Operations Comments or Feedback? Steve Saltzgiver,NCSFA Executive Director ssaltzgiver@ncsfa.net 801-231-5869 (Mobile) Click HERE to UNSUBSCRIBE from this mailing list.
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