By Tove Tupper
 
March 15, 2010
 
ASHLAND, Ore. - An Ashland-based company that makes electric motorcycles is officially teaming up with Jackie Chan to sell it products in Asia.
 
Brammo says it's been in communication with Chan for several years. It says it will focus its market on Hong Kong and Singapore.
 
"He's a strong and interesting guy to hang out with. But he's very passionate about electric vehicles and leveraging his fame to do good things," said Craig Bramscher with Brammo.
 
Bramscher says about 30-million electric two-wheel vehicles sold in that region of the world last year. He says two wheel vehicles are a main form of transportation in many Asian cities.
 
Electric vehicles are growing popularity because some major cities are outlawing gas bikes.