Conducted online by The Harris Poll among over 2,000 U.S. adults, the survey revealed that 70% of American drivers believe a carsharing service is more economical than owning a vehicle.
The free passes enable Zipcar members to visit and park at select U.S. and Canada parks for free.
Zipcar said that it experienced "disappointing results" in the three cities.
Within the next 18 months, Avis will decide if Australia will follow its U.S. Zipcar model of having shared cars on university campuses or its London business model of having cars around the city.
The vehicles will be available throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens and parked in municipal parking facilities and dedicated on-street parking spots for convenient pick-up and drop-off.
The 325 Volkwagen e-Golfs are part of a zero-emissions initiative with the car manufacturer.
An analysis of the conference calls of Avis Budget Group and Hertz Global Holdings reveal trends and initiatives involving fleet right sizing, pricing, ancillary revenue opportunities, and renting to ride-hailing drivers.
Zipcar reservation costs include gas, maintenance, insurance, and 180-miles of driving.
Zipcar has launched a new mobility option in select cities for members who depend on a vehicle during the week to commute to and from work. The service is available from Monday at 5 a.m. until Friday at 7 p.m.
Zipcar and Ford Motor Co. have announced that their Students with Drive grant program surpassed a milestone of $1 million donated to student organizations over the past six years.