Article: Green Technology in the new 'The Simpsons Ride' at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Reflects Theme Parks' Commitment to Environment.

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. and ORLANDO, Fla., April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Consistent with a company-wide initiative, creative teams at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando have employed a variety of technological innovations in the design and construction of "The Simpsons Ride" -- opening at both parks in May 2008 -- and are ushering in a new era of environmentally conscious theme park ride construction.

"The Simpsons Ride" is a new mega-attraction based on the blockbuster movie and TV series.

Dramatic savings in energy consumption will be achieved through the use of new lighting technologies, new technologies in electric motor drives and through ...

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