The West Gardiner resident is treasurer of the Maine Green Party, a state-wide group that supports environmental causes such as cleaning up the air. Brandon O'Clair, a sales representative at Paul Blouin Honda, said the Augusta dealership has sold seven or eight Insights. The State Street business had two of the low-riding automobiles on the lot in early September. At least two other local women, who also support environmental initiatives, have also bought Insights in recent months. I'm averaging in the mid-60s around town.
Batteries help propel the little vehicle when more power is needed, but they require no re-charging.
Watson said she bought the clean-running car to do her part to reduce air pollutants, and to cut down on gasoline costs. I'm committed to air quality and to keeping fuel consumption as low as possible. Beth Nagusky, of Litchfield, also zips around the Augusta area in an Insight. She is executive director of the Independent Energy Producers of Maine, with offices on State Street. Gabey, who is 69, said she intends to hang onto her Insight for many years.