Archive for January 2009

VTM – Retrofitting Trucks for Hybrid Energy Drive

January 18, 2009

Everyone knew that it had to happen, but gasoline is on the rise again.  As you probably have realized, I am not in the group of people that think you should necessarily buy something new to get the newest features.  There are ways to retrofit existing vehicles and reduce emissions. VTM ,or Variable Torque Motors, [...]

Recycline – Making a Difference You Can Afford

January 5, 2009

Over the holidays, I saw a Reuters article about a company called Recycline, a thirteen year old Massachusetts company that makes toothbrushes, bowls and other kitchen products from reused plastics.  Recycline has standardized on No. 5 plastic,  a plastic not  commonly taken by recyclers that is used is yogurt and other food containers.  To get [...]