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Drive Electric Orlando to bring electric vehicles to the theme park areas
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TP2000
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Yes, they are powered by CNG at Disneyland. The WDW trams are still powered by diesel, or at least they installed diesel smell-o-tizers on them.
Disneyland has converted the Mark Twain Riverboat and Disneyland Railroad to biodiesel, the Sailing Ship Columbia to CNG, the Main Street Vehicles to CNG, the submarines to electric linear-induction motors, and the Canoes to human-power. WDW? Not so much. At least not yet.
I didn't realize the rest of the vehicles had been converted to other energy sources. Very cool. Such a great way to highlight alternative fuels to a large number of people. I remember when UoE used to highlight the fact that the roof was covered with solar panels and the ride was partially powered by the sun...
TP2000
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Great news! Thank you. Now let's get TDO to roll it out to the entire fleet of 325 WDW buses and make dent in foreign oil orders.
nytimez
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I have to believe a good part of the reason is the difference between the California culture and the culture of Florida/the clientele visiting WDW.
I hope it changes, although it seems to me the WDW clientele is leaning increasingly towards Truck Nutz and less toward Volts, Teslas, Leafs and Priuses...
PhotoDave219
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Well maybe if we offered less free dining and less discounts, we'd get a better class of guests.
Magic Feather
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There is one charger on property, in Innoventions!!!!!!
CDavid
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Well, I guess the Nissan Leaf could loosely be considered an ECV, so you can take it in through the gates and charge up...
Seriously though, I didn't realize just how quickly (30 minutes to 80%) electric cars can now be charged. That's potentially a game changer, since its now practical to take the car on trips longer than its range would dictate, stopping to "full up" just like with any car.
Or go with a Volt or BMW i3 with an onboard generator to recharge if needed.Well, I guess the Nissan Leaf could loosely be considered an ECV, so you can take it in through the gates and charge up...
Seriously though, I didn't realize just how quickly (30 minutes to 80%) electric cars can now be charged. That's potentially a game changer, since its now practical to take the car on trips longer than its range would dictate, stopping to "full up" just like with any car.
1023
Provocateur, Rancanteur, Plaisanter, du Jour
In countries like Italy and South Korea, electric buses are in full daily use.
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/08/induction-charged-buses/
The new on the road wireless charging system would work wonders at a property like WDW. They could fill at each and every stop on their route. The downside is the expense as it would probably delay additional attraction development.
*1023*
P.S. Electric vehicles and conversions are one of my many distractions.
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/08/induction-charged-buses/
The new on the road wireless charging system would work wonders at a property like WDW. They could fill at each and every stop on their route. The downside is the expense as it would probably delay additional attraction development.
*1023*
P.S. Electric vehicles and conversions are one of my many distractions.
JEANYLASER
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that is a wonderful idea!
MOXOMUMD
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Imagine getting that through the FP line.Well, I guess the Nissan Leaf could loosely be considered an ECV, so you can take it in through the gates and charge up...
NowInc
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Signage is currently being designed for an official advertised addition of Charging stations for Electric/Hybrid cars. There are already a few charging stations installed (Outside Epcot for sure, with more on the way).
Expect stations to also be installed at all resorts.
Timeframe? That I don't know.
Source: My eyes as well as a confirmation from a source who'd rather not be named (someone whom I know is directly involved).
Expect stations to also be installed at all resorts.
Timeframe? That I don't know.
Source: My eyes as well as a confirmation from a source who'd rather not be named (someone whom I know is directly involved).
NowInc
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I'll ask and get back to you if I get an answer.
PhotoDave219
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Oh this is part of Something I photographed back in September/October.
http://www.reuters.com/article/slideshow/idUSBRE98417020130905#a=1
The actual program? http://driveelectricorlando.com/
http://www.reuters.com/article/slideshow/idUSBRE98417020130905#a=1
The actual program? http://driveelectricorlando.com/