(PRINCETON,
NJ – DECEMBER 20, 2012) – For years, fleet managers who belong to NAFA Fleet
Management Association have been on the forefront of the transportation
sustainability movement. From the use of
alternative fuels to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, NAFA members
have been greening their fleets for decades.
Fleet managers know that every increase in the number of miles per
gallon means less fuel used, huge cost-savings, and is good for the environment
– especially when you’re in charge of thousands of vehicles on the road each
day as they are. At NAFA’s 2013
Institute & Expo (I&E), sustainability education will reach a new level
thanks to special sessions designed by CALSTART, an organization dedicated to
the growth of a clean transportation technologies industry.
“NAFA is
proud to partner with CALSTART on these great educational sessions,” said
NAFA’s Executive Director, Phillip E. Russo, CAE. “CALSTART is dedicated to
expanding and supporting a clean transportation industry that cleans the air,
creates jobs and economic opportunities, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and
secures our transportation energy future.
They are recognized as a leader in the sustainability movement, and
their expertise will be a tremendous asset for I&E attendees.”
NAFA’s 2013 I&E,
which takes place April 23-26 at the Atlantic City Convention Center, will
include the following four brand new sessions designed to provide the latest
information about advanced fuels and vehicles, and how to make them work for
fleet managers:
Alternative
Fuels and High-Efficiency Vehicles – Update for Fleets
The landscape of alternative fuels and
advanced vehicles is rapidly changing, capabilities are improving, and it is
hard for fleets to keep up. This session
will provide a valuable ten-thousand foot overview of the latest products
available today, the technology emerging in the near future, and what these
technologies and fuels can mean to fleet operations.
Myths,
Facts, and Misperceptions – The Straight Scoop on New Fuels and Tech
There are many questions, myths, and misperceptions
that surround advanced vehicles and fuels, such as: How long does a battery
last? What does it cost to replace? What costs more, a natural gas engine or its
storage tanks? These are examples of
some of the questions that can cripple your business case – and damage your
decisions – if you operate from the wrong data.
Smart
Alt Fuel and Tech Choice Workshop -- Making it Work for You
As fleets implement sustainability and
fleet greening plans, how do they make the best choice of fuel or technology
that fits their operation, geography, and vehicle mix? This session will not only review new tools
that allow fleets to assess performance and payback, but will provide a
hands-on training opportunity and an interactive workshop to share the additional
functionality needed.
Fleet
Sustainability/Greening – The Key Steps to Plan your Path
There are smart actions that fleets can
take to put them on the right path, while saving them time and money. This hands-on session will outline key steps
fleets can undertake to outline their strategic objectives, build a business
case that matches their fleet operation and vehicle needs, and make the case
for investment that can win over the “corner office”.
In addition
to these four sessions, NAFA’s 2013 I&E will include more than 60 additional
hours of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an expo floor
featuring more than 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and
services. For more information or to
register online, please visit http://www.nafainstitute.org.
