LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Auto Show will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Nov. 19-20 for the press and open to the public on Nov. 21-30.

The Los Angeles Auto Show will feature nearly two dozen world premieres from global automakers during the show's Press Days. To date, world debuts are confirmed from Bentley, Buick, Cadillac, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lamborghini, Lincoln, Lexus, Mazda, Mercury, MINI, Nissan, Porshe, and Volkswagen.

This year's auto show marks the third consecutive year that the LA Auto Show will take place in the fall rather than early January.

Some of the world debuts already confirmed include the redesign of the legendary Ford Mustang, an all-new version of the Mazda 3 and MINI's first-ever all-electric vehicle the MINI E.

For more information, please visit: www.laautoshow.com.

WASHINGTON D.C. - Make plans to attend the 2008 Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) on Dec. 2-4 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center.

Join EDTA, its members, sponsors and supporting organizations in the premier industry event that facilitates an open forum for research and development of electric drive including: battery, plug-in, hybrid, and fuel cell.

As we experience the dangerous impact of our petroleum dependency in transportation, the economy, and the environment, we recognize the need to facilitate discussion, policy and implementation strategies to create resources of a sustainable and secure transportation sector.

Now is the time to meet with other professionals in the transportation sector - researchers, educators, designers, policy makers and end-users — to promote the discussion and development of electric drive technology to power sustainable transportation. EDTA, the industry association for electric drive, and SAE International, bring it all to you in one powerful conference.

The EDTA Conference & Exposition is shaping the future of secure, clean, and efficient electric drive transportation.

• 50+ Speakers: Presidents, Vice Presidents, CEO's, Congressional staff, Directors, Engineers, and others.
• Comprehensive Program: Battery, Hybrid, Plug-in, and Fuel Cell Electric Drive Vehicles, Components, and Infrastructure.
• Exposition: Automotive and other vehicle manufacturers, utilities, component suppliers, technology developers, labs and government agencies.
• Ride & Drive: Diverse fleet of battery, hybrid, plug in and fuel cell electric drive cars, vans, trucks, low speed vehicles, and more.
• Networking: Face to face contact with potential clients, customers, competitors, and strategic partners.

For more information about this event, please visit: http://edta.orchidsuites.net/sites/conf2008/

TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet and Work Truck magazine, along with Ford Fleet will conduct a live web seminar on how to manage your truck fleet more effectively.

This 60-minute seminar will help you determine the best strategy for your fleet. Interact with experts, participate in benchmarking polls and gain valuabel insight into Ford Work Solutions, including the in-dash computer, Tool Link and the Crew Chief Telematics Fleet Management System.

For more information, or to register, click on: http://www.worktruckonline.com/webseminars/Dec08

LAS VEGAS - The 4th Annual Conference in the Knowledge Foundation's Fuel Cells Durability & Performance series will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton. The event will provide an interdisciplinary discussion forum for fuel cell developers, manufacturers and suppliers working in the fields of fuel cells materials, stacks, system design, fabrication, and testing. Important topics to be addressed include:

• Factors Affecting Durability & Performance.

• Electrocatalysts - The Platinum Issue.

• Testing, Protocols, Balance of Plant.

• Beyond PEM.

• Membranes and MEAs.

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

Attendees at this event represent the very top industry, government and academic researchers from around the world and provide an extremely targeted and well-qualified audience for exhibitors and sponsors. Your participation as an exhibitor or sponsor is the most cost effective way to gain high quality, focused exposure to these industry leaders. Among other benefits, sponsorship packages include your logo on marketing materials to promote your participation and expose your company to 10’s of thousands of prospects prior to the program - in addition to the highly targeted audience we deliver at the event itself.

CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS

A variety of conference sponsorships are available which offer incremental levels of visibility to conference delegates at the event — as well as opportunities for marketing exposure prior to the event. Taking advantage of preconference options has the added benefit of getting your organization’s name out to a large group of interested decision makers.

NETWORKING EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

These “mini” sponsorships offer representatives of your organization a dedicated opportunity to network with conference delegates — with your organization clearly recognized as the host of the event.

For more information about this event, please visit: www.knowledgefoundation.com.

SACRAMENTO, CA — In mid-January 2009 CALSTART is planning a symposium at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento aimed at providing a critical new perspective and establishing a forum for identifying, stimulating and measuring real actions.  Target 2030 will highlight the comprehensive solutions needed to achieve a secure transportation energy and climate future.  It will be the first conference to talk about solutions that are not only related to the vehicle and fuel, but also about land-use planning, transit, and sustainable mobility innovations. Target 2030 will integrate the key areas of integrated policies and actions needed:

More efficient vehicles;

Greater fuel diversity and reduced carbon;

Increased Transit use; and

Energy efficient land use design to reduce VMT

The timing of this conference was selected for three reasons.  Approximately one week prior to the new administration taking the reins in Washington, DC, the conference will highlight California’s unique role in pursuing leading strategies to reduce transportation related greenhouse gases and oil dependence.  The conference will be a major opportunity to highlight the late 2008 CARB actions related to the AB 32 Scoping Plan.  It’ll be a major opportunity to educate policymakers and industry leaders on what has been done under the scoping plan, and to then highlight what additional actions may be required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next two decades.  Lastly, January 2009 represents the beginning of the final and critically important last two years of the Schwarzenegger administration. 

CALSTART is designing Target 2030 to be an interactive symposium – a dialog – to give voice to divergent views but also to develop a course of action which integrates these four essential pieces of the sustainable transportation puzzle.

For more informatation about this event, please visit: www.calstart.org.

DETROIT – The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2009 show will take place Jan. 11 - 25, 2009 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Press Preview will be held Sunday, Jan. 11 through Tuesday, Jan. 13. Industry Preview will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15. The annual black-tie Charity Preview gala will be held Friday evening, Jan. 16. Public Days will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 25.

In review of NAIAS 2008, organizers reported that of the 58 total vehicles unveiled, 44 were worldwide debuts and 14 were North American debuts. The NAIAS also welcomed more than 700,000 attendees, 6,000 international media from nearly 60 countries along with a host of celebrities and 37,000 industry insiders from 2,000 companies. In addition, $6 million was raised for children’s charities at the annual black-tie Charity Preview.

The North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at www.naias.com.

LAS VEGAS — The International LCT Show is celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Venetian Resort and Casino. LCT is the marketing destination to the chauffeured transportation world.

A three-day event, the LCT Show provides the education, networking and  access to every product and service for those in the limo industry.

Program Highlights:

• 2 Keynote Presentations
• State of the Industry & Market Trend Report by Scott Solombrino
• Baby You're a Star! A-List Bash at Madame Tussauds
• Over 100 Exhibits Including the Latest Alt Fuel Vehicles and Technologies
• 2-Track Educational Program Broken Out by Fleet Size and Level
• 18 Seminars to Choose From
• Industry Awards Gala
• Over 3,500 People to Meet

Education

LCT continues its new tradition of creating sessions personalized for fleet size and level of experience. This exclusive structure helps you easily navigate over 20 sessions so you can easily choose what is best for you and your company.

Networking

LCT throws the best parties, and this year you are in for a treat. From a blowout on the show floor, to intimate suite receptions, to a rockin' party at Madame Tussaud's, the LCT show provides plenty of networking opportunities.

The Show Floor

The large showroom exhibit hall includes vehicle manufacturers, coach builders, sofware & technology, insurance, leasing, dealerships, advertising, aftermarket parts and supplies, marketing and branding and affiliate networks.

For more information about this event, please go to: www.lctshow.com.

SAN FRANCISCO — The National Biodiesel Board is hosting the 2009 Biodiesel Conference and Expo in the Moscone Center West Convention Center in San Francisco, regarding acceptance and use of biodiesel. The conference theme this year will be Leading Change Now, looking to the future of energy in the United States and examining the role biodiesel will play as part of the nation's energy plan. The 2008 Conference and Expo had a record number of biodiesel marketers, feedstock growers, fuel distributors, government leaders and biodiesel users in attendance.

Again in 2009, the National Biodiesel Board is planning a rich educational program featuring presentations and discussions from the industry’s most influential leaders. The conference will include an array of networking and social events in this dynamic city, along with our always popular and exciting Expo with more than 400 booths showcasing the latest in biodiesel products and services.

For more information about this event, please visit: www.biodieselconference.org.

LAS VEGAS - The Conference of Automotive Remarketing is a high-powered compelling mix of the leading remarketers and suppliers featuring the top leaders of the automotive remarketing industry, focusing on the current and future state of vehicle remarketing in the U.S. and Canada.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to network with auto remarketers from across the nation. Last year, the CAR Conference attracted more than 580 attendees, and offered an array of more than 65 speakers, plus abundant networking opportunities.

The 2009 CAR Conference keynote speaker Denny Hecker, an auto dealer, motivational speaker and entrepreneur.

Details of the agenda have not yet been announced on www.carconference.com but will be up on the site soon. Be on the lookout! The CAR Conference will take place on February 25-26 at Caesars Place in Las Vegas.

For more information, please visit: www.carconference.com

WASHINGTON - The Vehicle Maintenance Management Conference is the premier West Coast educational conference for the vehicle maintenance industry. It has received "excellent" ratings by participants year after year. The continued success of VMMC is bringing together participants to learn and network from experts and peers in the vehicle maintenance and management industry. VMMC is an industry conference sponsored by the University of Washington.

Conference Features:

•  In-depth technical presentations.
• Open panel discussions featuring experts in the field.
• Special track on utility equipment and fleet issues Prepare for certification programs.
• Technicians' roundtable to find best problem solving techniques from others.
• Management roundtable to discuss issues common to public and private fleets 40+ sessions for technical and supervisory professionals at all levels.
• Equipment and Product Exhibit Program.
• Networking connection. Make valuable contacts with industry experts.
• Exchange ideas with peers Your source for technology, maintenance and management solutions.
• Get answers to daily challenges from other fleet managers, mechanics, shop supervisors.
• Get answers to your maintenance questions.
• Earn ASE and CEU credits towards certification.

Who Benefits?

• Fleet Managers.
• Technicians.
•  Mechanics Shop Leads.
• Foremen.
• Supervisors.
• Manufacturing / Sales Representatives Owners.
• Operators/ Trainers / Instructors.
• Students.
• Other vehicle maintenance experts.

Who Participates?

• Utilities Construction.
• Public Agencies School Districts.
• City/County/State Governments Manufacturing Transportation and other fleet dependent operations.

For more information on this event, please visit: www.engr.washington.edu/epp/vmmc.

LAS VEGAS - The Car Rental Show 2009 is underway at the Las Vegas Hilton on March 30-31.

This unique conference and exposition has been specifically designed to address the latest issues impacting the entire automotive rental market. Nowhere else is there a forum that showcases the finest cars, trucks, buses, products and services the industry has to offer. Attendees represent independent and franchised auto rental operations from all over the country. The Car Rental Show is the only national conference and expo that truly represents the auto rental industry.... it’s the one opportunity that you don’t want to miss!

This year's program has not been finalized, but please be on the lookout on the website: www.carrentalshow.com.

NEW ORLEANS — NAFA'S Institute & Expo, held at the Morial Convention Center, is a unique experience consisting of numerous networking opportunities, exhibits featuring the latest fleet products, quality training & education and exciting events.

The Institute and Expo offers unparalleled access to North American fleet purchasers and decision makers. Meet face-to-face with hundreds of commercial and government fleet professionals at the largest fleet management event under one roof. NAFA Institute & Expo is the marketplace that matters most.

• Expansive Expo Floor – 150+ companies showcasing their latest products and services
• Green Zone – The latest in "green" products and services
• Green Fleet Ride-and-Drive – Test drive various alt-fuel vehicles
• PSG Rodeo – Largest collection of emergency service vehicles around
• 60+ hours of training, education and workshops, customized to fit your needs

 Features in 2009:     

• The Green Zone features the latest technology for clean diesel, hybrid cars and trucks electric cars and more continues to generate excitement on the exhibit floor as well as the Green Fleet Ride-and-Drive
• Public Safety Group (PSG) Roadeo - the only show where attendees can test drive public safety vehicles.     
• Educational programming providing training on all eight core competencies of fleet management.

Crowne Plaza Hotel DIA, Denver, CO

Staying true to being THE Government Fleet Manager’s Conference,GFX 2009 will be loaded with a variety of training sessions, panels and roundtable discussions lead by experienced fleet managers. Networking opportunities will abound allowing you to spend one-on-one time sharing and learning with your peers.

The event will deliver successful solutions to help you manage your government fleet in today’s challenging environment. GFX will cover the crucial issues and offer new solutions that are working relating to topics such as:    

Reducing

o Fuel Costs

o Maintenance Costs

o Vehicle and Equipment Lifecycle Costs

o Personal Use/Take-Home Vehicle Costs 

Improving

o Technician Retention and Acquisition

o Asset Tracking/Management Abilities

o Communication and Leadership Skills

o Driver Safety

This is the ONE event Government Fleet Managers need to attend. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for additional conference information. For regular conference updates visit http://www.govfleetexpo.com or call 800-576-8788.

To learn more about our unique exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact

Eric Bearly at 310.533.2579 or eric.bearly@bobit.com

SALT LAKE CITY — The Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association will have its 2009 Conference and Equipment Show in Salt Lake City.

The RMFMA is a non-profit organization for public and private fleets, and their suppliers, with chapters in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah consiting of thousands of members and hundreds of organizations.

For more information, please visit: http://www.rmfma.org/index.php

CHICAGO — In 2009, the NCSFA Conference and Trade Show will be held at the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort in the Chicago, Illinois area.

NCSFA provides its members with proactive networking and political forum, bringing State Fleet representatives together to educate, inform, problem solve and instruct members on current fleet management policies, procedures and exchange of ideas, solutions and technology.

NCSFA's Members consist of the actual administrators responsible for their organization’s budget accountability, specification, acquisition, leasing, repair, maintenance, and disposal. Though the group may be considered small in comparison to other professional management organizations, its presence is recognized in the fleet community.

On average, each state purchases about $21 million in fleet and fleet related products annually for a combined annual purchasing power of about $1 billionin new vehicle purchases. When fuel, parts and commercial services are included, the annual purchases rise to between $2 and $2.5 billion.

Collectively, the combined states own fleet assets in excess of $17.5 billion and circulate over one million fuel credit cards.

Who should attend? Any government fleet professional, or administrator, involved with decisions regarding their fleet financials, acquisition, operation, and safety, including driver safety.

For more information, please visit: http://www.ncsfa.net/