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Christy Grimes

Former Senior Editor

Christy Grimes is a Former Senior Editor at Bobit, having worked on Automotive Fleet and Government Fleet brands. She began covering fleet in January 2022 and has been eager to learn as much about government fleets and automotive/commercial fleets as she can.

Previously, Grimes worked on Bobit's School Bus Fleet brand.

Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 1, 2023

John Deere Unveils Electric Excavator Prototype

John Deere's 145X excavator, powered by a Kreisel battery, is meant to improve reliability, performance, and safety in construction.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 31, 2023

California PD Driving Toward More Sustainable Fleet

Of the 39 vehicles in Hermosa PD's fleet, 17 of them comply with the city's Green Fleet Action Plan.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 30, 2023

Kentucky PD Designs SRO Vehicles to Match Schools

Madisonville Police hope the matching vehicles will allow students to relate to their SROs, as well as be able to identify them more clearly.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 30, 2023

Baltimore FD Proposes Options for Fire Fleet Replacement

In December, the department reported that it is operating with 30% fewer fire engines than it needs to properly cover the city.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesJanuary 19, 2023

NYPD’s Finest: Lessons Learned Managing the Nation’s Largest Police Fleet

Recently retired deputy commissioner of support services for the New York City Police Department Robert Martinez reflects on his time working in fleet.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 18, 2023

Alabama PD Debuts New Air Patrol Division Hangar

Tuscaloosa PD's new hangar is 13,500 sq ft, compared to the old hangar's 2,600 sq ft. It houses four helicopters and the Air Patrol Division, which includes five pilots and two mechanics.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 11, 2023

Buffalo Council Talks Equipment, Fleet Management after Blizzard

The city's Common Council approved resolutions to allow ARPA funding to be used for equipment purchases, and to create an a fleet manager position.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 4, 2023

Maryland PD Forms Motor Unit

Fruitland Police said the motorcycles and motor unit are meant to strengthen community relations.

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Newsby Christy GrimesDecember 22, 2022

Chicago Launches Snow Plow Naming Contest

The six winning names will be divided up among one plow in each of the city's six snow districts.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesDecember 21, 2022

Navigating the Switch to EVs: A Basic Guide

Love it or hate it, electric vehicles are coming. Here’s some guidance on what to expect, and what to keep in mind when you start to think about adding them to your fleet.

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