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Iconic Disneyland attraction must switch to electric vehicles to comply with blue state's emissions standards

Disneyland's iconic Autopia ride must swap gas-powered engines for electric by February 2027 to comply with California emissions regulations.


Iconic Disneyland attraction must switch to electric vehicles to comply with blue state's emissions standards

Disneyland must swap out the gas-powered engines in the ride cars for the iconic Autopia ride by early next year or the park will be forced to shutter the attraction, according to local reports.

Autopia was one of the original attractions of the Anaheim theme park when it opened in July 1955, and the only one left in Tomorrowland.

Disney told the Register the error had no impact on the environment.

The company told The Los Angeles Times that the vehicles will switch to electric by next year.

Disney imagineers are working on the design and engineering of the electric ride vehicles, officials said, according to the Register.

While the ride vehicles are connected to a track, riders can control the speed, which tops out at about 6 mph.

The park hasn't specified when the ride will close for refurbishment and reopen.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Disneyland for comment.

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