Aiming to be the [Zipcar](http://www.engadget.com/tag/Zipcar/) of electric scooters, Scoot Networks has officially launched in San Francisco after months of beta testing. Ideal for areas with problematic parking, the Chinese-made scooters are 100 percent electric with a 20Ah SLA battery each, and there's even a dock built into the dash to charge most Android or iPhone models. With a _screaming_ top speed of 30 miles per hour, they're obviously meant for short trips and not for the highway. It costs $10 to sign up, $5 per month, then $5 per hour. You can also get a $10 per day deal or a $19 per month option that includes three workdays or overnights. Even though you don't need a motorcycle license to rent one, the company does offer tutorials to get newbies comfortable with the vehicles. If you do have a license, you can opt for the $185 a month plan that lets _you get your own personal scooter_. A potential issue is that the battery on the electric scooter only lasts around 20 to 30 miles, but San Francisco might have enough [EV-friendly parking spots](http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/19/san-francisco-city-hall-gets-its-own-electric-vehicle-charging-s/) to make that less of a problem. You can watch the company's promo video after the break.
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