When you think of motorcycle cops, you probably think of Harley-Davidson. But in Hong Kong, the police force is taking a quieter, greener, and more efficient approach. Police in Hong Kong will start riding Brammo motorcycles.
But cops won't be the only ones cruising the street in style. Several departments in the Hong Kong government will use Brammo motorcycles as the premier mode of transportation.
Craig Bramscher, CEO and Founder of Ashland, Oregon-based Brammo Inc. said, "This is a significant milestone in the adoption of electric vehicles by governments. As the world's leading manufacturer of electric motorcycles, we were confident that we would lead this change and we are delighted that we have started here in Hong Kong with some of the most EV-engaged leaders in the world."
Engineers in the Water Supplies Department will use the Brammo Enertia Plus year-round to service various locations. The Hong Kong police force will use the Enertia Plus LE (Law Enforcement) to conduct city business. The LE model is based off the Brammo Enertia Plus, but is equipped with special features to make it capable of patrol use.
"We are enthusiastic about strengthening our relationship with the Hong Kong Government through the supply and support of premium performance electric motorcycles to help them achieve vehicle emissions reduction initiatives" said Matt McGuire, Managing Director, JCAM.
Brammo's involvement with the Hong Kong government solidifies the electric motorcycle company as a global brand. But Brammo isn't done growing yet. The company just secured more than $28 million dollars in funding (largely from Polaris) to expand operation.
"The US Foreign Commercial Service is pleased to see that a leading US electric vehicle manufacturer such as Brammo is supplying its world class products to the Hong Kong Government," said Andrew Wylegala, Chief Commercial Consul of the American Consulate General in Hong Kong. "Hong Kong plays a unique role as a regional trendsetter and commercial hub, and the Hong Kong Police Force, in particular, enjoys a sterling international reputation, so I am confident that this contract represents but the first of many future sales for Brammo and other U.S. electric vehicle manufacturers."
