Gas consumption in Beijing will reach 18 billion cubic meters in 2017, 21.6 billion cubic meters in 2017and 30.6 billion cubic meters in 2020, according to the city's energy plan.

In addition to implementing the gas-fueled vehicle pilot project, the city also vows to eliminate all coal-fired boilers within the Fourth Ring Road by 2013.

Questions:

1. How many taxis does Beijing have that run on natural gas?

2. By the end of 2017, how many public buses will run on natural gas?

3. Who is the deputy general manager of Beijing Gas Group?

Answers:

1. 99.

2. 7,000.

3. Xu Tong.

About the broadcaster:

Lance Crayon is a videographer and editor with China Daily. Since living in Beijing he has worked for China Radio International (CRI) and Global Times. Before moving to China he worked in the film industry in Los Angeles as a talent agent and producer. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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