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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.

Articlesby Christy GrimesSeptember 5, 2022

The Gold Standard: How Fleets Track Fuel Management in Uncertain Times

Despite growing concerns about fuel costs and possible shortages, these fleet managers have maintained their fuel usage.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 30, 2022

Analysis Challenges USPS EV Environmental Study

University of Michigan researchers conducted a greenhouse gas emissions assessment of the Postal Service's potential delivery vehicle purchasing plans and reached different conclusions regarding the environmental impact of a fleet of BEVs.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 22, 2022

Audit Scrutinizes San Antonio Fire Department Fuel Management

The audit concluded that there are "opportunities to strengthen the controls" over the fuel card program and purchasing card (P-card) processes.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 17, 2022

Roundup: Fire Fleets Add New Vehicles

In this roundup of recent fire fleet procurements, departments add on-road vehicles, off-road vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 17, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act Devotes $3 Billion to USPS ZEVs, Infrastructure

In July, the Postal Service announced that thanks to a modernization plan, at least 50% of its initial purchase of Next Generation Delivery Vehicles will be BEVs.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 10, 2022

Washington, D.C. Targets 2026 for ZEV-Only Purchases

The district as a whole has set a goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2045. To reach that goal, the legislation requires the local government to be carbon neutral by 2040.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 8, 2022

San Diego Aims for Mostly ZEV Fleet by 2035

The city will also create standards for its purchase of fuel for fleet vehicles that contain the lowest levels of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions available.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 27, 2022

Illinois City Passes Fleet Electrification, Rightsizing Plan

In April 2022, the city council approved a resolution declaring a climate emergency and an, "immediate mobilization effort to restore climate stability."

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 4, 2022

NYC Fleet Sees 61% Increase in Fuel Spending

Keeping the nation's largest municipal fleet fueled cost the city a projected $81.8 million for the 2022 fiscal year.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJune 22, 2022

Police Departments Grapple With High Fuel Prices

Police departments are implementing changes in order to save money on fuel, as Russia's war on Ukraine continues.

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