Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt While they're probably not as prolific as in some parts of Europe charging stations are not uncommon here in the Bay Area. In fact, we have several of them in our parking garage at my office. California has several initiatives to increase the number of zero-emissions vehicles in the state over the next decade or so.
Originally Posted By dagobert People can rent electric cars at supermarkets. The city has also put some of these stations and even the major gas stations offer these chargers now. The cars to rent aren't big, but big enough for the city, but they are from major manufacturers like BMW, Renault and Mitsubishi.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "People can rent electric cars at supermarkets." That's pretty cool. We have car share programs here that include electric vehicles in their fleets, but nothing quite that progressive.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>That's pretty cool. We have car share programs here that include electric vehicles in their fleets, but nothing quite that progressive.<<< It sounds that progressive, but Salzburg is a very small city. So it's really not such a big deal. At the participating supermarkets, only the ones with parking, there are only one or two cars to rent. So I guess SF reaches far more people with the electric cars. But it's a step in the right direction.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>Putting the chargers to the load and unload station can't be very complicated, since these stations pop up everywhere over here. Nearly every supermarket has one on their parking lots.<< From my understanding of the HKDL system, the car charged though the track while the car is in the loading area, so I assume it's a different system than what is used for regular electric cars DL recently installed some electric charging stations in their parking structure, and I believe WDW has added a couple at each park (Epcot definitely has them) <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/01/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-now-available-at-disneyland-resort/">http://disneyparks.disney.go.c...-resort/</a>
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "It sounds that progressive, but Salzburg is a very small city. So it's really not such a big deal." Still, it's pretty cool. I've been to Salzburg. Beautiful city.
Originally Posted By u k fan There are a handful of places to charge cars that I see every now and again, but they're not all over the place yet. My local Ikea has one that never seems to get used! Autopia was the last DLP attraction to get ticked of my checklist. I just never understood the appeal, even for kids!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert >>> I just never understood the appeal, even for kids!!!<<< I don't like Autopia either. It's the only ride at DLP I've never done. However when I had been to DLP for the first time with my parents and siblings, my brother was 8 years old and it was his favourite ride. It appeals to young boys, because they can drive a car. And if you look at the crowds lining up, the ride deserves to be at DLP.
Originally Posted By dagobert Christmas is arriving at DLP. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.disneygazette.fr/presentation-noel-2014-disneyland-paris-news-1597.html">http://www.disneygazette.fr/pr...597.html</a> It seems the Disney Christmas Parade is getting a new float.
Originally Posted By u k fan For many years Autopia was the only attraction I hadn't experienced. I finally rode it a few years ago with my nephews. It looks great from the outside, for kids at least, but I don't think many people actually find it all that interesting after they've ridden it!!!
Originally Posted By u k fan I think the new float looks really cool. Hopefully I'll see it in person sometime!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>I think the new float looks really cool. Hopefully I'll see it in person sometime!!!<<< It does look good, but I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of parades. I watch them once and that's it.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Looks like there's some neat stuff coming! As for Autopia, I was surprised by the lack of scenery at DLP. In the other parks, you can at least do some people watching from your car, and HDKL has the crazy landscaping and DL has the car-themed sight gags along the way. At DLP, it was pretty much just a trip through the trees. It was pleasant enough, but wasn't really worth the wait (I think it was the longest wait of my off-season weekday trip, ~30min)
Originally Posted By dagobert A few seconds ago ED SCA released its annual report. And as expected, it's not a good one. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://corporate.disneylandparis.com/CORP/EN/Neutral/Images/uk-2014-11-06-Euro-DISNEY-SCA-Reports-Annual-Results-For-Fiscal-Year-2014.pdf">http://corporate.disneylandpar...2014.pdf</a> >>>1 EURO DISNEY S.C.A. Reports Fiscal Year 2014 Results In a prolonged challenging economic environment, particularly in France, total revenues decreased 2% to €1.3 billion, reflecting lower Resort volumes, partially offset by higher guest spending and higher real estate activity. Record guest spending in the Parks reflects the Group's continued focus on improving its offerings and guest satisfaction. The Group was able to limit the increase in its costs and expenses to less than 1%, while continuing to invest in the guest experience. Netloss increased by €35 million to €114 million<<<
Originally Posted By u k fan At least guest spending is up. I guess the people that are going really want to spend their cash!!!
Originally Posted By dagobert Christmas Season started at DLP. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2014/11/disneyland-paris-christmas-season.html">http://disneyandmore.blogspot....son.html</a>
Originally Posted By leemac Someone mentioned the Merida M&G to me this week - truly bizarre. Not only a lesser (and forgettable) character but they put her on MSUSA next to Casey's? Weird.
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>Someone mentioned the Merida M&G to me this week - truly bizarre. Not only a lesser (and forgettable) character but they put her on MSUSA next to Casey's? Weird.<<< That locastion has been used for several characters already. I remember the Tangled Characters and Winnie Pooh.
Originally Posted By dagobert Christmas at DLP. <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.disneygazette.fr/saison-noel-2014-disneyland-paris-news-1607.html">http://www.disneygazette.fr/sa...607.html</a>
Originally Posted By dagobert >>>With Bistrot Chez Rémy, Disneyland Paris is amongst TEA 21st Annual Thea Awards recipients!<<< <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/Disney_ParisEN/status/535018027587489792">http://twitter.com/Disney_Pari...87489792</a>
