Pavilion Technologies

Press Release

Survey Findings
Pavilion Technologies commissioned Harris Interactive to conduct an online survey of 2,534 US adults, in December 2006, 18 years of age or older to identify consumer awareness about biofuels. Results showed that 95% of drivers that don’t currently use biofuels could be encouraged to make the switch. Survey findings are available below.

Full Survey Findings (PDF)

Pavilion Technologies Background:

• Corporate Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Ethanol Customer Case Study(PDF)

Survey Charts

• Chart: Why Biofuel Users Use Biofuel
• Chart: Incentives to Biofuel Use
• Chart: Top 3: Consumer Perceptions vs. Reality
• Survey Sponsor: Pavilion Technologies logo - .gif

Resources for Consumers
The following are links to resources available through industry associations and nonprofit organizations dedicated to the ethanol industry.

• What is ethanol?
• What is E10? E85?
• Can I use ethanol in my car?
• Where do I find a gas station that sells ethanol-blended fuel?
  • Many pumps may offer a blend of ethanol (2 – 10%) in their gasoline. However, the local gas stations may not be identifying the gasoline as ethanol blended. Ask the manager or local attendant and let them know you want to buy ethanol-blended fuel.
• Where do I find a gas station that sells E85?
  • To find one of the nearly 1200 gas stations that sell E85, visit these searchable databases provided by leading organizations:
    • National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
    • Department of Energy – Alternative Fuels Data Center
  • If you don’t find a gas station near you, let the industry know you want E85.
  • How much does E85 cost?
  • What is a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV)?
  • How can I find out if I already own a flexible fuel vehicle?
  • Who sells FFVs?
    • There are approximately 6 million FFVs on the road today with another four million entering the market this year. Many automobile makers are introducing new makes and models that are FFVs. Here are is list of FFVs on the market today, but visit your favorite manufacturers’ website for a list of the latest FFV models.
• What are the environmental benefits of ethanol?

Industry Resources

• Renewable Fuels Association
• Ethanol Promotion and Information Council
• National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
• Governor’s Ethanol Coalition
• National Corn Growers Association
• American Coalition for Ethanol
• Department of Energy / Energy Information Association – Renewable Fuels
• National Biodiesel Board

Pavilion Technologies is not responsible for information accuracy available on these links. Please confirm with the original source.