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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Oregon Arts Summit coming to Ashland ... Herb Rothschild: A year of conversation ... Quake warning system tested for Northwest ... Oregon Arts Summit coming to Ashland ... Herb Rothschild: A year of conversation ... Quake warning system tested for Northwest ... OUR VIEW Electric vehicles rev up Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Sep. 9, 2014 at 12:01 AM Posted Sep. 9, 2014 at 12:01 AM » RELATED CONTENT • The buzz will be electric at second annual vehicle show • Sportsology returns to ScienceWorks » Social News Saturday's Southern Oregon Electric and Hybrid Car Show at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum offered a glimpse into what should be bright future for the electric vehicle industry in Southern Oregon. All the components appear to be in place for growth here, and that should mean more good jobs, which the Rogue Valley economy desperately needs. Topping the list is Brammo, the Talent-based electric motorcycle manufacturer. The company had planned to shift its manufacturing to Europe, to put it closer to that growing market. But international economics changed, and the company now plans to keep building bikes — and its sought-after battery — in Talent, where it now occupies the former Walmart building. That's good news for local jobs. And Brammo isn't the only player in that emerging industry. Alltrax, a Grant Pass company, makes a highly regarded motor controller. Ashland Electric Bikes has its eye on the bicycle market, and Stephen Butanko of Alternair in Ashland is developing an electric airplane. Detractors of electric vehicles point to slow acceptance by American consumers and slumping sales after initial enthusiasm. But the emerging markets for two-wheeled transport are in densely populated Europe, Asia and South America. China is poised to invest billions in charging stations, and will offer a tax exemption to buyers of electric vehicles. The technology is improving, too. Brammo's first motorcycle had a range of 40 miles; it's now 140. All this points to a surge in electric vehicles across the world, and that means jobs right here in the Rogue Valley.  DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Sep. 9, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501