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lifestyle1 hour ago•2 min saved

Disneyland to Electrify Autopia Ahead of California Deadline

Disneyland is replacing the gas-powered cars on its iconic Autopia ride with an electric system to comply with a February 2027 state mandate. The change, which the ride's original designer has advocated for since 2000, involves a new electrified track rather than individual battery packs. The move follows a 2024 emissions violation settlement and aligns with Disney's net-zero goals.

via New York Post|

#autopia #bob-gurr #california

climate16 hours ago

Disneyland's Autopia to Switch to Electrified Track in 2027

Disneyland’s iconic Autopia ride will replace its gas-powered cars with an electrified track system by early 2027. The change follows a 2024 settlement with the California Air Resources Board over emissions violations. Original designer Bob Gurr confirmed the new design uses track-based power rather than individual car batteries, though Disney has not officially confirmed these details.

via The New York Times|

#autopia #bob-gurr #california-air-resources-board