LOS ANGELES (KNX) –An iconic ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is getting a makeover!
The park’s iconic backlot tour trams are going electric, park officials announced.
"I am extremely proud of this innovative undertaking and our commitment to creating a zero-emissions Studio Tour fleet in collaboration with our parent company and local partners," Scott Strobl, Universal Studios Hollywood executive vice president and general manager, said.
"This is just one of many steps we are taking to transform our business in line with Comcast NBCUniversal's carbon neutral goal, all while pioneering first-class attractions for our guests."
Park officials said the new electric trams will run quieter, “reducing noise associated with the diesel-hydraulic engine ”and will be charged before and every trip the tram takes.
The trams is also expected to “build up charge when they travel downhill, providing added energy efficiency.”
“It is truly so exciting to see initiatives like Universal Studios Hollywood’s new fleet of electric Studio Tour trams come to fruition — initiatives that show our public and private entities working together to do our part to combat air quality and climate change,” said L.A. Councilmember Nithya Raman.
“As a new member of the South Coast Air Quality Management Board, I am looking to broaden these types of collaborations and accelerate the positive impacts they will have for our region and world. Our climate crisis demands we do this.”
The infamous backlot tour, which has been around for over 50 years, takes park guests through the locations of their favorite Universal movies, including Back to the Future, Pyscho and Jaws.
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