Shares of Mechanical Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MKTY) are higher today following disclosures of insider purchases. Director Walter Robb disclosed a purchase of 135,000 shares on 11/20 at $1.81. Chairman/CEO Steven Fischer disclosed a purchase of 10,000 shares on 11/21 at $1.85.

MTI is primarily engaged in the development and commercialization of award winning Mobion cord-free advanced portable power systems, through its subsidiary MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc.