News Disneyland to Electrify Autopia: Are Tomorrowland Speedway's gas cars next?

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Disneyland to Electrify Autopia: Are Tomorrowland Speedway's gas cars next?

Disneyland to Electrify Autopia: Are Tomorrowland Speedway's gas cars next?

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[Brian]

The respiratory irritation is part of the experience!!

 

[Kamikaze]

If it wasn't for DL Forward, Autopia would be on the chopping block along with the lagoon. WDW doesn't have quite the same space limitations (although Tomorrowland Speedway is a prime spot for something better), but its assured if they're going to make this change at DL, they will make it at WDW.

 

[GhostHost1000]

But the Tomorrowland speedway is so futuristic

I know some may not agree with me here and they were fun to do when my daughter was younger so I certainly get the appeal with kids, but that is a good chunk of land that could be used for 1 (or more) attractions

If they switch from gas to electric cars at WDW, it would be a nice opportunity to maybe retheme it a little from just a speedway. I know there was a rumor of Candy Crush at one time or even Cars

 

[tissandtully]

EVs are more fun to drive, there I said it. Nothing like instant torque, so hopefully they feel like EVs and not ECVs lol

 

[Bocabear]

Hong Kong DL opened with an electric version years ago, that was later removed to make space for IASW...I would have thought they would send the cars over to WDW back then...but it never happened sadly. WDW has the smallest track of the iterations, and the least amount of charm and design. They really need to reimagine the WDW version from the ground up...with the electric vehicles, an expanded track, with scenic and show elements... Make it feel like Disney and not International Drive. Make it feel like Tomorrowland not some strange area between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland.

 

[Kamikaze]

EVs are more fun to drive, there I said it. Nothing like instant torque, so hopefully they feel like EVs and not ECVs lol

I very much doubt there will be instant fast accel. They'd just have people slamming into the back of the car ahead over and over and over. They'll put a limiter on the low end so it doesn't instantly get full power.

 

[tissandtully]

I very much doubt there will be instant fast accel. They'd just have people slamming into the back of the car ahead over and over and over. They'll put a limiter on the low end so it doesn't instantly get full power.

Yeah, probably, a man can dream tho

 

[monothingie]

EV Batteries can potentially be extremely dangerous, especially ones subject to grueling conditions, rough service environment, and frequent recharges.

I loved the experience, but there is a lot of potential to do something different with the existing space.

 

[Kamikaze]

EV Batteries can potentially be extremely dangerous, especially ones subject to grueling conditions, rough service environment, and frequent recharges.

I loved the experience, but there is a lot of potential to do something different with the existing space.

Gasoline isn't really the safest substance in the world either.
Plus the engines get hot and can overheat, which is another potential hazard.

 

[Splash4eva]

Gasoline isn't really the safest substance in the world either.
Plus the engines get hot and can overheat, which is another potential hazard.

And how many major incidents have happened over the years in Florida because of that?

 

[monothingie]

Gasoline isn't really the safest substance in the world either.
Plus the engines get hot and can overheat, which is another potential hazard.

For sure, but the existing cars have onboard fire suppression systems which can easily suppress any fire threat. EV battery fires caused by thermal runaway are significantly more intense than gasoline fires and are much more difficult to extinguish.

 

[gaga4disney]

magnetize the track and you won't need batteries.

 

[tissandtully]

And how many major incidents have happened over the years in Florida because of that?

Stand around an inhale the fumes all day, or maybe you have already

 

[tissandtully]

Gasoline isn't really the safest substance in the world either.
Plus the engines get hot and can overheat, which is another potential hazard.

Yeah, that was a bad argument, all the trackless RVs at WDW run on batteries lol.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

The respiratory tract irritation is part of the experience!!

Ikr? The mild high I got from the gas fumes was the only reason I rode it!

 

[tissandtully]

Ikr? The mild high I got from the gas fumes was the only reason I rode it!

Clearly some of the posters here have rode it too much

 

[Kamikaze]

And how many major incidents have happened over the years in Florida because of that?

Speedway CMs getting burned/injured? A lot. Maybe not 'major incidents' but some have been serious.

 

[Dcgc28]

Honestly makes sense. They're essentially just golf carts and those have been electric for ever. It's not like they're true racing karts or anything.

 

[SaucyBoy]

Hey if it keeps the Speedway around for the future, I’m okay with this. It’s a minor change that’s better for everyone in the long run.