articos
Well-Known Member
I'm surprised Disney hasn't gone to a more eco-friendly system, even with low emission diesel. I suspect it has everything to do with FL not having a smog problem or having the emissions standards that CA does, as well as the cost. I'd like to see Disney leading the way on this, though. Southern California has a heavy reliance on CNG buses, which cost about 10-15% more to operate, but have 80% less emissions than diesel. They cost a pretty penny - Gillig's CNG's cost Long Beach around $450k each. Supposedly they make up for their cost over about 12-15 years, though, with a lower total operation and maintenance cost. They also are quieter than diesels. Or, even better - some of the European cities are going to all-electric fleets. Disney could lead here - embed charging loops in the stops, and use inductive charging for an electric fleet. With the short routes and number of stops, I suspect it would work for Disney's use. It looks like the technology is just starting to test for real world operation, but it would a major step forward once proven, and would allow Disney to really talk about something that makes a difference.
