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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 1998
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Mechanical Technology Incorporated
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
0-6890 14-1462255
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
968 Albany-Shaker Road, Latham, New York 12110
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (518) 785-2211
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Item 5. Other Events.
Effective as of April 8, 1998, Martin J. Mastroianni has resigned as an
officer and director of Mechanical Technology Incorporated, Ling Electronics,
Inc. and Plug Power, L.L.C., and subsidiaries thereof.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
Date: April 8, 1998 By: /s/ Cynthia A. Scheuer
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Cynthia A. Scheuer
Chief Financial Officer
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