Tesla, Mercedes, GAC, Faraday Future, Felipe Massa.

Cheaper Model S: Tesla reintroduces the base version Model S with a 60 kWh battery that starts from 66,000 dollars. In actual fact the power pack holds 75 kWh but is software-limited to offer a range of about 210 miles. To unleash the full capacity electronically, another 9,000 dollars occur. Meanwhile, the first Model X will be delivered in Europe later this month.
electrek.co, greencarcongress.com, twitter.com (Model X)

Positive H2 prognosis: A 4-digit number of FCV a year Mercedes reckons to sell once the GLC Fuel Cell launches by 2017. The estimate was made by Harald Kröger, head of electric drive development at Daimler, who refrained from stating a price.
auto-motor-und-sport.de (in German)

EV facility by GAC: Chinese Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor (GAC Motor) is to build a factory in Xinjiang already this year to produce cars and EVs under its Trumpchi brand. Initial annual production is set for 50,000 units but once the plant is fully operational up to 200,000 vehicles may roll off the lines.
china.org.cn

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Faraday Future has hired the former Ferrari executive Marco Mattiacci, who headed Ferrari North America and Ferrari Asia Pacific last. It is unclear which role he will play at the Californian start-up. He will be in good company however as FF just recently poached professionals from both Ford and Tesla.
autoblog.com

It is a maybe: Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa can well imagine to move into the electric racing series. As he currently drives for Williams, who happens to be building the drivetrain for the Jaguar Formula E entry next year, his move might come sooner rather than later.
current-e.com