Ford, Volkswagen, Tesla, Linda Materials Handling.

Ambitious Ford roadmap: The carmaker plans to invest some 4.1bn euros in electrifying its fleet. As a result, 13 new models will hit the market as plug-in hybrids or all-electric vehicles. One of the first and expected by the end of 2016 will be the new version of the Ford Electric with fast-charging capabilities. Ford is also investing in R&D for battery and powertrain technology.
carscoops.com, electriccarsreport.com, greencarcongress.com, forbes.com

VW teases: Volkswagen published a first teaser picture of what is most likely its e-microbus announced for the CES in January. All that is shown is the LED illuminated front of the new vehicle, which VW says will mark the start of a “new era of affordable long-range electric vehicles.”
digitaltrends.com, worldcarfans.com, carscoops.com, autoblog.com

Tesla Edinburgh store: Tesla has opened a new retail store in Edinburgh. It is the first Tesla store in Scotland, where the Californian carmaker currently operates two Superchargers.
electrek.co, heraldscotland.com

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E-tow tractor: Linde Materials Handling has introduced an e-powered tractor for use in production applications. The P20 has a two tonne towing capacity and can take even tight corners in factories, warehouses or stores.
buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk

Insure my Tesla: Working with Tesla, Insurance company AXA is offering a special car insurance policy for Tesla owners in Hong Kong. Damages to the wall connector are covered, as well as damages to the car in the event of an accident within the first year.
experten.de (in German)