Guizhou Jideshi Taxi Co Ltd, a company working on the pilot operation of methanol-fueled automobiles in Guiyang, achieved regular data collection on methanol-fueled automobiles' exhaust emission, environmental monitoring, and physical examination of drivers through the city's developing big data technology, establishing a stable foundation for the popularization of methanol-fueled automobiles.
"I feel comfortable when driving. Methanol-fueled cars are quiet and free of peculiar smells," said Yang Qian, a taxi driver from the company, who experienced the methanol-fueled taxi for the first time.
"In order to better manage the data of methanol automobiles, our company has established related data archives and arranged appointed technicians to ensure accurate data collection," said Cheng Song, executive general manager of Guizhou Jideshi Taxi Co Ltd.
According to Cheng, the company has provided forms for taxi drivers to detail the filling amount of methanol for their taxis. Data organized from the forms will be compared with data automatically collected by the acquisition platform to ensure data accuracy.
"This data is valuable for the promotion, operation, and development of methanol vehicles," said Cheng.
"Gasoline vehicles emit a lot of impurities and particles, while methanol-fueled vehicles just emit carbon dioxide and water. In addition, the exhaust emission of methanol-fueled vehicles is about 80 percent lower compared to traditional gasoline vehicles, providing drivers with a comfortable driving experience," Cheng added.
The company has equipped Global Positioning System for methanol-fueled taxis so that data is able to be accurately collected at any time and under any weather conditions.
Zhao Yandi contributed to this story
