From: NCSFA [info@ncsfa.net]

Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 10:29 AM

To: Steve Saltzgiver

Subject: STATE FLEET MANAGER NEWS

The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators May  27, 2008 State & University Fleet Manager News  Volume 2 Issue 11
	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 browse the Internet to bring the latest fleet headlines to stay current with fleet industry news and technology.   Enjoy! Steve Saltzgiver NCSFA Executive Director
Biweekly News Edition		FLEET NEWS & TECHNOLOGY UPDATE... Automotive fleet magazine recognizes several of NCSFA's finest May 2008 - AF Recognizes Fleet Women of Influence By Cindy Brauer - From the few pioneering figures to today’s growing numbers, women in fleet management have contributed in powerful ways to advancing the industry’s professionalism. Drawing upon research from its archives, suggestions from industry leaders, and an online survey, Automotive Fleet developed a roster of women currently in fleet who have influenced the industry through creativity, innovations, dedication, and common pursuit of excellence. NCSFA congratulates several of it’s own “Women of Influence” recognized by Automotive Fleet who have also contributed to the success of NCSFA over the years. We salute Sherry Lewis-UCLA, Margaret Chambers-State of Utah, Josie Sharp-Shire Pharmaceutical (Formally Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), Barbara Bonansinga-State of Illinois, Rose Wilson-State of Michigan, and Kathi Croze, NCSFA’s Corporate Liaison (formally with Hughes Corp)… OLYMPIA: Audit prompts increase in fees to use state automobile fleet TheNewsTribune.com - Tacoma,WA,USA State agencies can expect a 15 percent increase in the fees they pay to use cars in the state fleet, says Department of General Administration Director ... Gas prices prompting some Conn. officials to rethink travel Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA That account is disputed by Donna Micklus, spokeswoman for the Department of Administrative Services, which oversees the state's fleet. ... Not just 'gas money' phillyBurbs.com - Philadelphia,PA,USA New Jersey has trimmed its state fleet by 1000 vehicles in the last two years. (Pennsylvania has reduced its total of vehicles by about 200 since 2004-05. ... PA. lawmakers fill up at your expense Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA After all, he was the lawmaker who had introduced a bill to require 25 percent of the state fleet be hybrids by 2010. "They just thought I was a jerk," he ... Auditors fault agency's tracking of surplus property Charleston Gazette - Charleston,WV,USA State surplus includes such items as office supplies, furniture and vehicles. The audit also found that the agency owes the state fleet more than $1.3 ... State to head up biomass research Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA Today, the campus buses — the largest university fleet in the nation — run on biodiesel. Beyond the campus, industry is adopting these technologies. ... Fuel costs sting Dallas-area school districts Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA Imagine paying to fill up a fleet of school buses each month. Some districts are asking drivers such as Anthony Gray to curb gas-guzzling habits like idling ... Education chief orders state car worth $30697 Louisville Courier-Journal - Louisville,KY,USA The state bought the vehicle as part of a fleet agreement from Freedom Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep in Lexington. It was delivered about a week ago. ... Highway Patrol Investigating State Car Abuse WHIOtv.com - Dayton,OH,USA “We had a lot of complaints from constituents about passing state vehicles with one person in a station wagon or this state vehicle sits out at the curb for ... State use of E-85 doesn't match push to produce Indianapolis Star - United States Eighteen percent of the more than 6500 passenger vehicles in Indiana's state fleet are capable of running on the ethanol-based E-85, ranking it last among ... An eye on the Streets Bismarck Tribune - ND, USA Highway Patrol vehicles are maintained through the Department of Transportation’s state fleet, which purchases fuel in bulk and determines how long state ... GA audit changes put cars on right path The Olympian - Olympia,WA,USA By Adam Wilson | The Olympian • Published May 26, 2008 State agencies can expect a 15 percent increase in the fees they pay to use cars in the state fleet, ... Minn. police use of GPS raises privacy concerns In-Forum - Fargo,ND,USA ... so it can continue tracking a vehicle’s location if it loses contact with a cellular tower, Chadderdon said. It’s technology that isn’t new, ... US military looks at alternate fuels Canton Repository (subscription) - Canton,OH,USA Alternative fuels are part of a broader — and not so long ago unlikely — conversion by the military to "green" initiatives. Producing synthetic fuel itself ... Californians Dying Prematurely from Particles in Vehicle Exhaust Environment News Service - USA A majority of these deaths occur in highly populated areas around the state, including the South Coast, the San Joaquin Valley and the San Francisco Bay air ... Penn State to compete in three-year EcoCAR challenge Penn State Live - PA,USA EcoCAR seeks to advance the level of vehicle technology capable of reducing petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while demonstrating the ... ALT renews LNG supply contract with Long Beach Energy Business Review - USA By Staff Writer The City of Long Beach utilizes liquefied natural gas (LNG) as transportation fuel for its municipal fleet of approximately 200 natural ... Is the US Department of Transportation Fleet Fuel Standard RenewableEnergyWorld.com - Peterborough,NH,USA This vehicle would be mandated for 100% of government passenger-car purchases, and would also be standard for all state, county & local government uses. ... Electric cars are the future, says Nissan Stuff.co.nz - New Zealand The other concept, the EA2, showcases the latest step in the company's thinking - drive-by-wire technology. Nissan calls the drive-by-wire technology ... Toyota revs up hybrid vehicle production with planned 3rd battery ... International Herald Tribune - France ... automakers aim to catch up with their new gas-and-electric hybrids — a technology that is growing in appeal for the world's drivers as gas prices soar. ... Program may stall push for cleaner cars San Diego Union Tribune - United States Further complicating matters, manufacturers can buy and sell credits – a potential boon to small electric-vehicle producers seeking to attract investment ... Propane Power Makes Life Easier on Alternative Fuel Vehicle Owners WTVW - Evansville,IN,USA ... at farm co-ops and home and garden stores across the country, though, so drivers willing to make the switch won't have trouble finding the fuel. ... Experts: Natural gas vehicles getting attention CNNMoney.com - USA ... said David Gelman, the vice president of Landover, Md.-based New West Technologies, who has been involved in the alternative fuel industry since 1985. ... Reduce diesel emissions - our health depends on it San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA This new technology would bring the Raley's fleet into compliance with the new regulation at a cost of between $25000 and $30000 per truck. ... Cities going green as gas prices go higher Salt Lake Tribune - United States Forty cars in Salt Lake City's 1000-plus vehicle fleet are hybrids or run on CNG, which sells for about 80 cents per gallon. Meanwhile, all its heavy ... Costly fill-ups convince more cities to go green Salt Lake Tribune - United States ... and the state gives $3000. Erickson stresses CNG conversion requires kits approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. Essentially, fleet managers ... City budgets brace for big increase Hattiesburg American - Hattiesburg,MS,USA According to previous reports, the city's vehicle fleet consists of 297 vehicles. Brown said the city purchases gasoline in bulk amounts to maintain its ... Ford to provide a fleet of 45 customized Escape Hybrids to the ... PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA ... Los Angeles County Fire Department, to help save lives while protecting the environment. Today, Ford presented the squad with the first 10 of a fleet of ... Comments or Feedback? Email/Call: Steve Saltzgiver NCSFA Executive Director ssaltzgiver@ncsfa.net 801-231-5869 (Mobile) Click HERE to UNSUBSCRIBE from this mailing list.
Fleet Employment Opportunities UCLA Fleet Analyst SCT Vice President of Sales Recent Press Releases NCSFA is accepting nominations for the 2008 (Honda) Environmental Leadership award May 25, 2008 - Gaithersburg, MD The National conference of State Fleet Administrators is accepting nominations for its annual award for environmental leadership... NAFA Partners with Ferris State University to Enhance CAFM Program PRLog.Org (press release) - Bucuresti,Romania Ferris State University Assistant Professors Spence Tower, Ph.D and Gary Maike are currently working on developing the Fleet Management minor. ... GM's Perspective on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Works (press release) - USA She said: "I have a hydrogen vehicle right in my driveway. I get in it every morning. My kids are in it with me. I take it to the grocery store. ... State of Maine awards automated fuel management system contract to Maximus Department of Transportation Selects MAXIMUS FuelFocus™ (Reston, VA—April 22, 2008) MAXIMUS (NYSE:MMS), a leading provider of fleet enterprise asset management software and automated fueling management solutions, announced today that it has signed a statewide fuel system contract with the State of Maine, Department of Transportation (DOT). Maine DOT has selected MAXIMUS FuelFocus™, a fully integrated automated fuel system (AFS), in a procurement valued at more than $500,000. Lucrative purchase incentive for afvi attendees Earthtoys (press release) - USA Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) is the education provider and information link between the alternative fuels and vehicles industry and ... Post-Petroleum Transportation Identifies Five Alternative Fuel Myths PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA Expert on alternative fuel strategies for business identifies the leading myths concerning high fuel costs and fuel shortages. ... Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) Awards Leadership in the ... Autochannel (press release) - USA Las Vegas, NV May 12, 2008; Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) recognized outstanding leadership in the alternative fuels and vehicles industry as ... AutoZone-New Jersey to drive down costs for auto parts by joining purchasing alliance -Acting State Treasurer David Rousseau announced today that New Jersey would realize significant savings on mechanical parts for state and local government vehicle fleets by joining a nationwide cooperative of government agencies that reduces costs for taxpayers through its purchasing power Cooperative Purchasing (Mohawk) Coorprative purchasing - once known as "piggy-backing - is a public procurement method that has skyrocketed in recent years for many reasons... FASTER: The Ripple Effect --Recently a customer wrote and asked if I would discuss the choices and decisions that each of us makes each day that so often have impact far beyond what we have planned...
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