Volkswagen, BMW, Norway, Toyota.

VW plans battery production in Germany: Volkswagen CEO Matthias Müller has confirmed that the carmaker will build its first battery factory in Germany, possibly in the city of Salzgitter in Lower Saxony. We assume that VW plans the assembly of EV battery packs and not the production of own cells.
automobilwoche.de, focus.de (in German)

BMW changes EV strategy: In addition to the all-electric X3 and 3-series (we reported), BMW plans to offer electric offshoots of its 5-Series and 7-Series, Auto Motor und Sport has learned. The German magazine also reports that BMW’s iNext will be a large sedan, offering up to 750 kilometres of range.
auto-motor-und-sport.de (in German)

Norway to extend VAT exemption: The Norwegian government plans to extend the VAT exemption for EVs until 2020. This is reported by Norwegian media, referring to Finance Minister Siv Jensen.
vg.no (in Norwegian) via electrek.co

Aygo to go electric? In the course of its plans to start mass-producing BEVs, Toyota could split the next generation of its Aygo city car from its sister cars from Citroen and Peugeot by offering it with an all-electric powertrain, according to Auto Express. The report refers to Toyota’s European R&D head Gerald Killman confirming that a baby EV is under consideration.
autoexpress.co.uk