Ford seeks to scrap experimental electric truck

The auto industry has decided that the electric car was basically a failure. Hybrids, it appears, are the wave of the future, and they are catching on with customers. But one Ford EV lessee likes his eco-Ranger:

David Bernikoff-Raboy's license plate says "PLUGINGO." He wants to keep plugging in his electric-powered Ford Ranger pickup truck, but Ford Motor Co. says it's a no-go.

It's the end of his lease and the company wants the vehicle back to scrap it.

Bernikoff-Raboy, who uses the truck for commuting and hauling supplies to his Catheys Valley ranch in Mariposa County, said he does not want to give up his zero-emissions truck, which uses no oil or gasoline.