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82 Main St. N. Georgetown 905-873-6127 Honest, Reliable Service Since 1989 To book an appointment www.bratinauto.com Free Local Shuttle Service OIL CHANGE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL 042414 *Most Vehicles Expiry May 31, 2014 (Includes 30 Point Inspection) 82 Main St. N. Georgetown Bratin Auto Ontario Drive Clean Test and Repair Facility for all light duty vehicles Spr i n g is Here ! $4995* Expiry May 31, 2014 042414 OIL CHANGE / SNOW TIRE CHANGE OVER COMBO PACKAGE $20 OFF ROAD TEST The charming Kia has a green soul The 2015 Kia Soul EV is distinguishable by its unique colour scheme with the use of white with soft blue accenting. Thursday, April 24, 2014 Special pullout section Kia's first all-electric vehicle, the 2015 Soul EV, is green both inside and out. In any EV (Electric Vehicle), one expects a powerful motor/ battery combination and at least a 140 km range. But the Soul EV approach is a more complete green pack- age starting with the interior with Underwriters' Laboratory awarding its first ever automo- tive validation for the high per- centage of bio-based material used in the cabin. Bio-based plastics using cel- lulose and sugar cane are used throughout on such compo- nents as seat trim, headliner, door panels, roof pillars and carpeting. In all, 23 different interior parts are made with eco-friendly materials. The Soul EV is the first Kia to use Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology for the instrument cluster that is brighter but consumes less en- ergy. The heating and air con- ditioning system can be pro- grammed for "driver only" op- eration that stops all air flow to the passenger side and rear of the car, thus cutting down dra- By JIM ROBINSON Metroland Media matically on energy draw from the bat- tery. Kia believes the Soul EV is the seg- ment leader when it comes to the use of eco-friendly material. Powering the Soul EV is an 81.4 kW (109 hp) electric motor producing 210 lb/ ft of torque that is linked to a high-capac- ity 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. Most batteries are usually planted up- right behind the back seat. But in the Soul EV, because it can be moulded, it is shaped like a palette and goes under the See KIA pg. 3