Disneyland plans to electrify the Autopia fleet in the ‘next few years’ — a timetable that likely pushes the conversion to 2026 or beyond.
Autopia in Tomorrowland at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The once-futuristic Tomorrowland concepts of freeways and overpasses that seem hopelessly outdated today will get a modern boost when Disneyland electrifies the gas-powered fleet of exhaust-spewing Autopia cars.
Disneyland officials would not say whether the Autopia cars would be converted to fully electric or hybrid vehicles, according to theThe last major Autopia refurbishment took place in 2016 when Honda became the ride’s sponsor. Previous ride sponsors were Chevron and Richfield Oil , according to Disneyland could be planning an electric update to Autopia in 2026 if the Honda sponsorship ends after a 10-year contract, according to
Electrifying Autopia is part of Disney’s goal of incorporating a net zero emissions future into every aspect of the Disneyland resort and reducing its overall carbon footprint, according to Disneyland officials.
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