Disneyland to retire Autopia's gas engines ahead of state mandate
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Disneyland will replace the gas-powered cars on its classic Autopia ride with electric vehicles ahead of California's February 1 deadline to retire or shut down the gas-powered cars.
- The new electric vehicles will use an unconventional power system, as revealed by Bob Gurr, the ride's original designer, who has advocated for the switch since 2000.
- Honda, the current sponsor of the ride, will continue its partnership through early 2027, with discussions ongoing about future sponsorship.
- Disneyland recently paid a $56,000 settlement to the California Air Resources Board for operating the gas-powered cars without certified emissions controls, attributing the issue to administrative oversight.
- The conversion to electric vehicles aligns with Disneyland’s broader commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 through increased use of renewable energy.
