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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q

/X/ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000

/ / Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the period from________________to


_____________________________
Commission File Number 0-6890
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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


New York 14-1462255
_______________________________ ___________________
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)


3O South Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12207
__________________________________________________________
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(518) 433-2170
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable
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(Former name,former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Class Outstanding at May 12, 2000
_____________________________ _____________________________
Common stock, $1.00 Par Value 35,283,210 Shares
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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX


Page No.
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Part I Financial Information
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 2000 3 - 4
and September 30, 1999


Consolidated Statements of Operations -
Three months and six months ended March 31, 2000
and March 26, 1999 5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
Six months ended March 31, 2000
and March 26, 1999 6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7 - 16

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 17 - 20



Part II Other Information
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Item 1 21


Item 6 21-22


Signature 23
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of March 31, 2000 (Unaudited) and
September 30,1999 (Derived from audited financial statements)
(Dollars in thousands)


Mar.31, Sept.30,
2000 1999
_______ ________
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,828 $ 5,870
Investments in marketable debt securities - 7,876
Restricted cash and investments 679 -
Accounts receivable, less allowance of
$122 and $113 706 3,852

Other receivables - related parties - 105
Inventories:
Raw materials and components 742 2,763
Work in process 157 916
Finished goods 71 73
_______ _______
Total inventories 970 3,752

Note receivable - current 333 329

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 461 265

Taxes receivable - 10
_______ _______
Total Current Assets 4,977 22,059

Property, plant and equipment, net 512 827

Note receivable - noncurrent 142 184

Investment in Plug Power 59,122 8,710

Investment in SatCon 16,641 -
_______ _______
Total Assets $ 81,394 $ 31,780
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of March 31, 2000 (Unaudited) and
September 30, 1999 (Derived from audited financial statements)
(Dollars in thousands)

Mar.31, Sept 30,
2000 1999
_______ ________
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 141 $ 614
Accrued liabilities 1,619 2,243
Income taxes payable 12 -
Net liabilities of discontinued operations 581 540
_______ _______
Total Current Liabilities 2,353 3,397
Line of credit 17,000 -
Deferred income taxes and other credits 7,878 597
_______ _______
Total Liabilities 27,231 3,994

Commitments

Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock 35,304 34,947
Paid-in-capital 51,295 19,457
Accumulated Deficit (32,407) (26,573)
_______ _______
54,192 27,831
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:
Unrealized loss on available for sale
securities,net - (5)
Foreign currency translation adjustment - (11)
_______ _______
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - (16)

Treasury stock (29) (29)
_______ _______
Total Shareholders' Equity 54,163 27,786
_______ _______
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 81,394 $ 31,780
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share)




Three months ended Six months ended
Mar.31, Mar.26, Mar.31, Mar.26,
2000 1999 2000 1999

Revenue $ 1,733 $ 3,293 $ 3,090 $ 6,003
Cost of sales 740 2,229 1,544 3,940
______ ______ ______ ______
Gross profit 993 1,064 1,546 2,063
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 1,428 1,254 2,218 2,380
Product development and
research costs 266 310 583 532
______ ______ ______ ______
Operating loss (701) (500) (1,255) (849)

Interest (expense) income (493) 31 (815) (27)
Gain on sale of division/subsidiary - - 1,262 -
Equity in losses of affiliates (6,328) (2,094) (9,319) (3,315)
Other income, net - 3 98 34
______ ______ ______ ______
Loss before income taxes (7,522) (2,560) (10,029) (4,157)

Income tax benefit (3,461) - (4,195) -
______ ______ ______ ______
Net loss $(4,061) $(2,560) $(5,834) $ (4,157)
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Net Loss per Share (Basic and
Diluted): $ (.12) $ (.08) $ (.17) $ (.12)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

Six months ended
Mar.31, Mar.26,
2000 1999
Operating Activities
Net loss from continuing operations $ (5,834) $ (4,157)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash (used)provided by continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization 121 316
Gain on sale of division/subsidiary (1,262) -
Equity in losses of affiliates 9,319 3,315
Reserve for bad debts 98 22
Loss on sale of fixed assets 20 -
Deferred income taxes and other credits (4,207) -
Stock option compensation 596 55
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 752 1,271
Other receivables - related parties 105 (9)
Inventories (120) (116)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (179) (418)
Accounts payable 169 (827)
Income taxes 22 3
Accrued liabilities (360) (1,106)
_______ _______
Net cash used by continuing operations (760) (1,651)
_______ _______
Discontinued operations:
Change in net liabilities/assets of
discontinued operations 41 377
_______ _______
Net cash provided by discontinued operations 41 377
_______ _______
Net cash used by operating activities (719) (1,274)
_______ _______
Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant & equipment (176) (2,560)
Investment in Plug Power (20,500) (4,000)
Investment in SatCon (7,070) -
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary, net 23 -
Change in restricted cash account (679) -
Proceeds from sale of marketable debt securities 9,881 -
Investment in marketable debt securities (2,000) -
Principal payments from note receivable 38 35
_______ _______
Net cash used by investing activities (20,483) (6,525)
_______ _______
Financing Activities
Proceeds from long term debt 22,500 -
Payments under line-of-credit (5,500) -
Debt issue costs (210) -
Borrowings under IDA financing, less restricted cash - 5,106
Proceeds from stock options exercised 370 109
_______ _______
Net cash provided by financing activities 17,160 5,215
_______ _______
Effect of exchange rate on cash - (11)
_______ _______
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (4,042) (2,595)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 5,870 5,567
_______ _______
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 1,828 $ 2,972
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. In the opinion of management the accompanying unaudited consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal,
recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of results for such
periods. The results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of
results for the full year. Certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been omitted. These consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and
notes thereto for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1999.

2. Reclassification

Certain fiscal 1999 amounts have been reclassified to conform with the fiscal
2000 presentation.

3. Investment in Plug Power

On November 1, 1999, the Company purchased 2,733,333 shares of Plug Power at
$7.50 per share with proceeds from a $22.5 million Credit Agreement (see Note
5). This purchase completed the Company's commitment to purchase Plug Power
shares at the time of its public offering. Plug Power's public offering was
completed at $15 per share. The Company's total contributions to Plug Power
(including contributions of cash, assets, research credits, a below market
lease and real estate) now totals $41.198 million. Immediately after the Plug
Power IPO, the Company owned 13,704,315 shares or 31.9% of Plug Power.

Since October 1, 1999, Plug Power's shareholders' equity capital accounts
increased $180.526 million primarily due to cash investments by individuals and
corporate investors, including the Company, and the public offering. As a
result, the Company recorded its proportionate share of the increase in Plug
Power's equity ($38.386 million) as investment in Plug Power and additional
paid-in-capital (net of associated deferred taxes of $11.488 million).

The carrying value of the Company's investment in Plug Power is $59.122 million
as of March 31, 2000. At March 31, 2000, the market value of the Company's
investment in Plug Power was approximately $1.165 billion, as quoted on the
NASDAQ National Market.

The Company will recognize its proportionate share of losses in the future to
the extent of its carrying value and additional future investments. Plug Power
is in the development stage, therefore it is expected that they will continue
to incur losses.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. Investment in Plug Power (continued)

Summarized below is financial information for Plug Power calculated from its
published financial reports. Plug Power's fiscal year ends December 31.


Mar.31, Sept.30,
2000 1999
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(Dollars in thousands)
Current assets $ 147,995 $ 12,024
Non-current assets 52,343 31,522
Current liabilities 7,967 6,291
Non-current liabilities 6,439 6,002
Stockholders' equity 185,932 31,253


3 Months Ended
Mar.31, Mar.31,
2000 1999
________ _______

Gross revenues $ 2,933 $ 1,738
Negative gross profit (966) (446)
Net loss (17,246) (6,499)


6 Months Ended
Mar.31, Mar.31,
2000 1999
_______ _______

Gross revenues $ 7,232 $ 3,283
Negative gross profit (2,315) (939)
Net loss (25,848) (9,023)


4. Sale of Ling Electronics/Investment in SatCon

On October 21, 1999, the Company created a strategic alliance with SatCon
Technology Corporation (SatCon). SatCon acquired Ling Electronics, Inc. and
Ling Electronics, Ltd. from the Company and the Company invested $7.070 million
in SatCon. In consideration for the acquisition of Ling Electronics warrants to
purchase 300,000 shares of MTI common stock (post-split) and the cash
investment, the Company received 1,800,000 shares of SatCon's common stock and
warrants to purchase an additional 100,000 shares of SatCon's common stock.
The Company funded $2.570 million of its investment on October 21, 1999 and
$4.500 million on January 31, 2000 in accordance with the stock purchase
agreement. The sale of Ling resulted in a $1.262 million gain.
The warrants issued by the Company as a part of the SatCon transaction, as
adjusted for the April 3, 2000 stock split, provided for the purchase of
108,000 and 192,000 shares of the Company's common stock on October 21, 1999
and January 31, 2000, respectively. The warrants are immediately exercisable
at $12.56 per share and expire on October 21, 2003 and January 31, 2004,
respectively. The estimated fair value of these warrants at the dates issued
were $4.94 and $16.38 per share, respectively, using a Black Scholes option
pricing model and assumptions similar to those used for valuing the Company's
stock options.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



4. Sale of Ling Electronics/Investment in SatCon (continued)

The Company also received warrants to purchase 36,000 and 64,000 shares of
SatCon common stock on October 21, 1999 and January 31, 2000, respectively. The
warrants are immediately exercisable at $8.80 per share and expire on October
21, 2003 and January 31, 2004, respectively.

The Company owns a 15.8% interest in SatCon as of the end of SatCon's first
quarter ended December 31, 1999. The Company accounts for its investment in
SatCon on the equity method. The consolidated financial statements include the
Company's investments in SatCon plus its share of earnings/losses (on a one-
quarter lag). The investment is included in the financial statement line
"Investment in SatCon."

The carrying value of the Company's investment in SatCon is $16.641 million as
of March 31, 2000. At March 31, 2000, the quoted market value of the Company's
investment in SatCon was approximately $46.913 million as quoted on the NASDAQ
National Market.

In addition, David Eisenhaure, President and Chief Executive Officer of SatCon
Technology Corporation, became a member of the Company's Board of Directors and
Alan Goldberg, a director of the Company and Co-Chief Executive Officer of
First Albany Companies Inc., became a member of SatCon's Board of Directors.
SatCon has also agreed to appoint an additional member to its Board of
Directors based on the recommendations of the Company.

SatCon Technology Corporation manufactures and sells power and energy
management products for distributed power generation, telecommunications,
silicon wafer manufacturing, factory automation, aircraft, satellites and
automotive applications. SatCon has three operating segments that contain six
divisions. Under the Electronics Products segment, Advanced Fuel Cell Power
Products manufactures and sells power conversion products for fuel cell and
other power generation systems and Film Microelectronics, Inc. designs and
manufactures standard and custom microelectronic circuits and interconnect
products. Under the Motion Control Products segment, Magmotor manufactures
standard and custom high-performance motors and magnetic suspension systems and
Ling Electronics manufactures shaker vibration test equipment, power
converters, amplifiers and controllers. Under the Contract Research and
Development segment, SatCon Electronic Power Products performs contract
research and development for power electronics and the Technology Center is
responsible for new technology and product development. SatCon's affiliate,
Beacon Power Corporation, is developing flywheel energy storage systems for
uninterruptible power and power quality management.

5. Debt

On March 29, 2000, the Company entered into a $50 million Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement with KeyBank, N.A. ("the $50 million Credit Agreement"), this
agreement supercedes all previous credit agreements with KeyBank, N.A.

The Company has pledged 2,000,000 shares of Plug Power common stock as
collateral for the $50 million Credit Agreement. The Company is obligated to
make interest only payments through March 15, 2002, and upon exercise of a term
loan option at the end of the line of credit term, to repay the principal in 8
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5. Debt (continued)
equal quarterly installments beginning March 31, 2002. Interest is payable
monthly at the Prime Rate (9% on March 31, 2000) or if certain performance
standards are based on Plug Power common stock trading volume and price.

The $50 million Credit Agreement requires the Company to meet certain
covenants, including maintenance of a debt service reserve account and a
collateral coverage ratio. All other covenants in the previous KeyBank credit
agreements were eliminated in connection with this financing.

On November 1, 1999, the Company entered into a $22.5 million Credit Agreement
with KeyBank, N.A. ("the $22.5 million Credit Agreement"), the Company had
pledged 13,704,315 shares of Plug Power common stock as collateral for its
$22.5 million loan from KeyBank, N.A. ("Loan"). The proceeds of this loan were
used to fund $20.5 million of the Company's Mandatory Capital Commitment to
Plug Power. Pursuant to the $22.5 million Credit Agreement, the Company was
obligated to make interest only payments for the first 18 months following the
closing of the Loan, and to repay the principal in 6 equal quarterly
installments of $3.750 million each, commencing in August 2001. In addition, a
one-time commitment fee totaling $247,500 was paid for the Loan, $75,000 of
which was paid as of September 30, 1999. Interest was payable monthly at the
Prime Rate (9% on March 31, 2000) or if certain performance standards were
achieved, at a reduced rate. The performance standards were based on the
trading volume and price of Plug Power common stock. The $22.5 million Credit
Agreement terminated on March 29, 2000 when the $50 million Credit Agreement
was executed.

The Company's $4 million working capital line of credit and $1 million
equipment loan/lease line of credit terminated on March 29, 2000 when the $50
million Credit Agreement was executed.

6. Shareholders' Equity

On March 8, 2000, the Company declared a 3 for 1 stock split in the form of a
dividend. Holders of the Company's $1.00 par value common stock received two
additional shares of $1.00 par value common stock for every one share of common
stock owned as of April 3, 2000. The stock split was effective as of April 12,
2000.

The financial statements for all prior periods have been retroactively adjusted
to reflect the stock split for both common stock issued and options and
warrants outstanding.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

6. Shareholders' Equity (continued)

Changes in shareholders' equity for the six months ended March 31, 2000 is as
follows:
6 months
Mar.31
(Dollars in Thousands) 2000
________
COMMON STOCK
Balance, October 1 (as previously reported) $ 11,649
Three-for-one common stock split effected in the form of
of a stock dividend effective April 12, 2000 23,298
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Balance, October 1 (as adjusted) 34,947
Issuance of shares - options 357
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Balance, March 31, 2000 $ 35,304
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PAID-IN CAPITAL
Balance, October 1 (as previously reported) $ 42,755
Three-for-one common stock split effected in the form of
a stock dividend effective April 12, 2000 (23,298)
_______
Balance, October 1 (as adjusted) 19,457
Issuance of shares - options 13
Plug Power investment, net of deferred taxes
of $11,488 26,899
MTI warrants issued 3,678
Compensatory stock options 1,248
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Balance, March 31, 2000 $ 51,295
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ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
Balance, October 1 $(26,573)
Net (loss) (5,834)
_______
Balance, March 31, 2000 $(32,407)
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UNREALIZED LOSS ON AVAILABLE FOR
SALE SECURITIES, NET
Balance, October 1 $ (5)
Adjustment 5
_______
Balance, March 31, 2000 $ -
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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT
Balance, October 1 $ (11)
Adjustment 11
_______
Balance, March 31, 2000 $ -
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TREASURY STOCK
Balance, October 1 $ (29)
_______
Balance, March 31, 2000 $ (29)
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
March 31, 2000 $ 54,163
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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



7. Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rates for the six months ended March 31, 2000 and
March 26, 1999 were (41.8)% and 0%, respectively.

Income tax (benefit) expense consists of the following:
<TABLE>
For the three month period For the six month period
ended ended
Mar.31, 2000 Mar.26, 1999 Mar.31, 2000 Mar.26, 1999
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
(Dollars in Thousands)
Federal $ 3 $ - $ 6 $ -
State 3 - 6 -
Deferred (3,467) - (4,207) -
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
$ (3,461) $ - $ (4,195) $ -
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</TABLE>
The valuation allowance at March 31, 2000 has been reduced to zero from $3.750
million at September 30, 1999. This $3.750 million decrease in the valuation
allowance results from the establishment of deferred tax liabilities associated
with the Company's Investment in Plug Power. These deferred tax liabilities
are primarily due to the difference between the book and tax treatments of the
Plug Power investment and losses.

8. Earnings per Share

The amounts used in computing earnings per share and the effect on income and
the weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive securities are as
follows:
<TABLE>
For the three month period For the six month period
ended ended
Mar.31, 2000 Mar.26, 1999 Mar.31,2000 Mar.26, 1999
(Dollars in Thousands) ____________ ____________ ___________ ____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Loss from continuing operations
available to common stockholders $ (4,061) $ (2,560) $ (5,834) $ (4,157)


Weighted average number of
shares:
Weighted average number of shares
used in net loss per share,
including the bonus element effects
for the 1999 rights offering 35,248,832 33,443,841 35,131,243 33,407,034
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options - - - -
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Weighted average number of shares
used in diluted net loss per share 35,248,832 33,443,841 35,131,243 33,407,034
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
</TABLE>
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


8. Earnings per Share (continued)

At March 31, 2000, options to purchase 2,151,825 shares of common stock at
prices ranging between $.542 and $21.917 per share were outstanding but were
not included in the computation of Earnings per Share-assuming dilution because
the Company incurred a loss during this period and inclusion would be anti-
dilutive. The options expire between December 20, 2006 and March 30, 2010.

At March 26, 1999, options to purchase 1,947,894 shares of common stock at
prices ranging from $.542 to $1.778 per share were outstanding but were not
included in the computation of Earnings per Share-assuming dilution because the
Company incurred a loss during this period and inclusion would be anti-
dilutive. The options expire between December 20, 2006 and January 8, 2009.

9. Equity in Losses of Affiliates

The Company's proportionate share of losses of investments accounted for under
the equity method are as follows:
<TABLE>
For the three month period For the six month period
ended ended
Mar.31, 2000 Mar.26, 1999 Mar.31,2000 Mar.26, 1999
____________ ____________ ___________ ____________

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Plug Power losses $ (5,484) $ (2,094) $ (8,475) $ (3,315)
SatCon losses (844) - (844) -
___________ ___________ __________ ___________
$ (6,328) $ (2,094) $ (9,319) $ (3,315)
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</TABLE>
10. Comprehensive (Loss)Income

Total comprehensive (loss) income consists of the following:

<TABLE>
Three months ended Six months ended
Mar.31, Mar.26, Mar.31, Mar.26,
(Dollars in thousands) 2000 1999 2000 1999
_______ _______ _______ _______
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>

Net loss $(4,061) $(2,560) $(5,834) $(4,157)
Other comprehensive (loss)income, before tax:
Foreign currency translation
adjustments - (12) 11 (11)

______ ______ ______ ______
Total comprehensive loss $(4,061) $(2,572) $(5,823) $(4,168)
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</TABLE>
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



11. Cash Flows - Supplemental Information
Six months ended
Mar.31, Mar.26,
(Dollars in thousands) 2000 1999
_______ _______
NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary -
investment in SatCon $ 6,737 $ -
Warrants issued to SatCon (3,678) -
______ ______
Net noncash investing activities $ 3,059 $ -
______ ______

NONCASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Additional paid-in capital - other
Plug Power investors, net of taxes $26,899 $ 5,894
______ ______
Net noncash financing activities $26,899 $ 5,894
______ ______
Net noncash provided by investing
and financing activities $29,958 $ 5,894
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Noncash financing activities for the six months ended March 31, 2000 include an
increase in investment in Plug Power and additional paid-in-capital generated
primarily by investments in Plug Power by third parties.

12. Geographic and Segment Information

The Company operates in two business segments, New Energy Technology and Test
and Measurement. The New Energy Technology segment incubates and invests in new
energy technology. The Test and Measurement segment develops, manufactures,
markets and services sensing instruments and computer-based balancing systems
for aircraft engines.

The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations
before income taxes, accounting changes, non-recurring items and interest
income and expense.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company's reportable segments
is shown in the following table. The "Other" column includes corporate related
items and items like income taxes or unusual items, which are not allocated to
reportable segments. In addition, segments noncash items include any
depreciation and amortization in reported profit or loss. Amounts in the New
Energy Technology segment represent the Company's interest in Plug Power and
SatCon. The Company includes its proportionate share of the results of
operations of these entities in its consolidated statements of operations.
SatCon is accounted for on a one-quarter lag and the information for Plug Power
is derived from its unaudited financial statements.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


12. Geographic and Segment Information (continued)
<TABLE>

(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months
Ended New Energy Test and Reconciling Consolidated
Mar.31, 2000 Technology Measurement Other Items Totals
____________ __________ ___________ _______ ___________ ____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 7,489 $ 1,733 $ - $ (7,489) $ 1,733
Segment (loss)/
profit (19,789) 152 2,237 13,339 (4,061)
Equity in losses of
affiliates - - - (6,328) (6,328)
Total assets 231,665 2,001 3,630 (155,902) 81,394
Investment in
Plug Power - - - 59,122 59,122
Investment in
SatCon - - - 16,641 16,641
Capital
expenditures 3,789 49 9 (3,789) 58
Depreciation and
amortization 1,306 20 44 (1,306) 64


Three Months
Ended New Energy Test and Reconciling Consolidated
Mar.26, 1999 Technology Measurement Other Items Totals
____________ __________ ___________ _______ ___________ ____________

Revenues $ 1,738 $ 3,293 $ - $ (1,738) $ 3,293
Segment (loss)/
profit (6,499) (351) (115) 4,405 (2,560)
Equity in losses of
affiliates - - - (2,094) (2,094)
Total assets 28,520 7,844 11,805 (24,720) 23,449
Investment in
Plug Power - - - 3,800 3,800
Capital
expenditures 2,333 32 941 (2,333) 973
Depreciation and
amortization 165 51 140 (165) 191
(Dollars in thousands)
Six Months
Ended New Energy Test and Reconciling Consolidated
Mar.31, 2000 Technology Measurement Other Items Totals
____________ __________ ___________ _______ ___________ ____________

Revenues $ 11,787 $ 3,090 $ - $ (11,787) $ 3,090
Segment (loss)/
profit (28,391) (288) 3,895 18,950 (5,834)
Equity in losses of
affiliates - - - (9,319) (9,319)
Total assets 231,665 2,001 3,630 (155,902) 81,394
Investment in
Plug Power - - - 59,122 59,122
Investment in
SatCon - - - 16,641 16,641
Capital
expenditures 6,301 75 101 (6,301) 176
Depreciation and
amortization 1,669 46 75 (1,669) 121

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


12. Geographic and Segment Information (continued)
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Six Months
Ended New Energy Test and Reconciling Consolidated
Mar.26, 1999 Technology Measurement Other Items Totals
____________ __________ ___________ _______ ___________ ____________
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 3,283 $ 6,003 $ - $ (3,283) $ 6,003
Segment (loss)/
profit (9,023) (686) (156) 5,708 (4,157)
Equity in losses of
affiliates - - - (3,315) (3,315)
Total assets 28,520 7,844 11,805 (24,720) 23,449
Investment in
Plug Power - - - 3,800 3,800
Capital
expenditures 3,043 43 2,517 (3,043) 2,560
Depreciation and
amortization 341 97 219 (341) 316

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The following table presents the details of "Other" segment profit (loss).

(Dollars in thousands) Three months ended Six months ended
Mar.31, Mar.26, Mar.31, Mar.26,
2000 1999 2000 1999
_______ _______ _______ _______
Corporate and Other
Expenses/(Income):
Depreciation and
amortization $ 44 $ 140 $ 75 $ 219
Interest expense (income) 493 (31) 815 27
Interest income (140) (54) (301) (101)
Income tax benefit (3,461) - (4,195) -
Other expense, net 827 60 973 11
Gain on sale of division - - (1,262) -
______ ______ ______ ______
Total (income) expense $(2,237) $ 115 $(3,895) $ 156
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The reconciling items are the amounts of revenues earned and expenses incurred
for corporate operations, which is not included in the segment information.

13. Related Party Transactions
During fiscal 2000, First Albany Corporation provided financial advisory
services in connection with the sale of Ling Electronics for which they were
paid fees of $.353 million.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain significant
factors which have affected the Company's earnings during the periods included
in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

Continuing Operations

Sales decreased $1.560 million to $1.733 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 as compared to $3.293 million for the three months ended March
26, 1999, a 47.4% decrease. This decrease is the result of the sale of Ling on
October 21, 1999 offset by $.615 million increase in MTI Instruments, Inc.
(formerly the Advanced Products Division) sales. Ling sales were $2.175 million
for the 1999 quarter. The sale of Ling resulted in a $1.262 million gain,
which was recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2000. Sales for the first
half of fiscal year 2000 versus the same period in fiscal year 1999 have
decreased $2.913 million to $3.090 million in 2000 from $6.003 million in 1999,
a 48.5% decrease. The six-month changes are the result of the same conditions
as the three month changes.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $.174 million to
$1.428 million for the three months ended March 31, 2000 as compared to $1.254
for the three months ended March 26, 1999, a 13.9% increase. This increase is
the net result of compensatory stock option grants made to consultants offset
by a $.609 million decrease for the sale of Ling in October 1999. Selling,
general and administrative expenses during the first half of fiscal 2000 of
$2.218 million represented a $.162 million decrease or a 6.8% decrease from
$2.380 million incurred during the same period in fiscal 1999. The six-month
changes are primarily the result of the same conditions as the three-month
changes.

Operating loss increased $.201 million to an operating loss of $.701
million for the three months ended March 31, 2000 as compared to $.500 million
for the three months ended March 26, 1999, a 40.2% increase. This increase is
the result of the sale of Ling on October 21, 1999 and compensatory stock
option grants made to consultants. The first half of fiscal 2000 operating
loss of $1.255 million represented a $.406 million increase or a 47.8% increase
from the $.849 million operating loss recorded during the same period last
year. The six-month charges are primarily the result of the same conditions as
the three-month charges.

Other

In addition to the matters noted above, for the six and three months ended
March 31, 2000, the Company recorded a $9.319 million and $6.328 million loss,
respectively, from the recognition of the Company's proportionate share of
losses of equity investments in affiliates, Plug Power and SatCon, compared to
a $3.315 million and $2.094 million loss, respectively, for the comparable
periods in fiscal 1999.

Results during the first half of fiscal 2000 were reduced by higher
interest expense of $.493 million and $.815 million, respectively, for the
three and six months ended March 31, 2000 compared to $.310 million income and
$.270 million expense, respectively, for the comparable period in fiscal 1999,
principally resulting from increased debt used to fund additional investments
in Plug Power. The tax rates for the six months ended March 31, 2000 and
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Other (continued)

March 26, 1999 was (41.8)% and 0%, respectively. The March 31, 2000 tax rate is
due to the loss generated by operations and changes in deferred tax liabilities
associated with the accounting for the investment in and recognition of the
Company's proportionate share of losses from Plug Power.

Financial Condition
Working capital of $2.624 million at March 31, 2000 reflects a $16.038 million
decrease from September 30, 1999. This decrease reflects the $7.07 million
investment in SatCon, the $5.5 million principal reduction on the line of
credit, as well as the impact of the sale of Ling in October 1999.

At March 31, 2000, cash and cash equivalents were $1.828 million versus
$5.870 million at September 30, 1999. Net cash used by operating activities
for the first six months of fiscal 2000 amounted to $.719 million, as compared
to $1.274 million in the prior year. Accounts receivable decreased due to the
collection of receivables generated late in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999
and the sale of Ling in October 1999. Accounts receivable totaled $.706
million or an 81.7% decrease as of March 31, 2000 as compared to $3.852 million
as of September 30, 1999.

On November 1, 1999, the Company entered into a $22.5 million Credit
Agreement with KeyBank, N.A. ("the $22.5 million Credit Agreement"). The
proceeds of this loan were used to fund $20.5 million of the Company's
Mandatory Capital Commitment to Plug Power. Pursuant to the Mandatory Capital
Commitment, the Company purchased 266,667 shares of Plug Power for $2 million
on September 30, 1999 and 2,733,333 shares of Plug Power for $20.5 million in
November 1999.

On March 29, 2000, the Company entered into a $50 million Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement with KeyBank, N.A. ("the $50 million Credit
Agreement") which superceded all previous credit agreements with KeyBank, N.A.
The Company is obligated to make monthly interest only payments through March
15, 2002 and, upon exercise of a term loan option at the end of the line of
credit term, to repay the principal in 8 equal quarterly installments beginning
March 31, 2002.

The $50 million Credit Agreement requires the Company to meet certain
covenants, including maintenance of a debt service reserve and a collateral
coverage ratio. All other covenants in the original KeyBank lines of credit
were eliminated in connection with this financing. The $50 million Credit
Agreement is collateralized by 2,000,000 shares of Plug Power common stock.

Capital spending during the first half of fiscal 2000 was $.176 million, a
decrease from the comparable period in 1999 where capital spending totaled
$2.560 million. Capital spending during fiscal 2000 included the fit-up for
the MTI Instruments, Inc. facility. Total additional capital spending during
fiscal 2000 is expected to be approximately $.206 million for computer and
manufacturing equipment.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Financial Condition (continued)

The Company anticipates that it will be able to meet the liquidity needs of
its continuing operations from current cash resources, cash flow generated by
operations and borrowing under its existing line of credit.


Market Risk

Market risk represents the risk of changes in value of a financial
instrument, caused by fluctuations in interest rates and equity prices.

At March 31, 2000, the Company had variable rate debt totaling $17
million. Interest rate changes generally do not affect the fair market value
but do impact future earnings and cash flows. The earnings and cash flow
impact for the next year resulting from a one-percentage point increase in
interest rates would be approximately $.170 million, holding other variables
(debt level) constant.

The Company has performed a sensitivity analysis on its investments in
Plug Power and SatCon common stock. The sensitivity analysis presents the
hypothetical change in fair value of those financial instruments held by the
Company at March 31, 2000 which are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
Market risk is estimated as the potential change in fair value resulting from
an immediate hypothetical one-percentage point parallel shift in the yield
curve. The fair values of the Company's investments in marketable securities
have been based on quoted market prices.

The Company has investments in Plug Power and SatCon, which are accounted
for on the equity method. The fair market values, at March 31, 2000, of the
investments are $1.165 billion for Plug Power and $46.913 million for SatCon.
If the market price on these investments decreased by ten percent, the fair
value of the stocks would decrease by $116.500 and $4.691 million for Plug
Power and SatCon, respectively.

Year 2000

The Company's information technology systems successfully completed the
transition into the year 2000. The beginning of the new year resulted in no
adverse or negative impact on operations. The Company believes that the risk
associated with the year 2000 problem has been identified and eliminated. The
Company will continue to evaluate the 2000 readiness of its business systems
and significant vendors to ensure a complete transition through the year 2000.
The total cost of the year 2000 assessment and remediation plan was
approximately $120 thousand.
MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



Statement Concerning Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this Form 10-Q or in documents incorporated herein by
reference that are not historical facts or information constitute "forward-
looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, the information set forth
herein. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties or other factors which may cause the actual results, levels of
activity, performance or achievement of Company or industry results to be
materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance
or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such
factors include, among others, the following: general economic and business
conditions; the ability of the Company to implement its business strategy; the
Company's access to financing; the Company's ability to successfully identify
new business opportunities; the Company's ability to attract and retain
employees; changes in the industry; competition; the effect of regulatory and
legal proceedings and other factors discussed in "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". As a result of the
foregoing and other factors, no assurance can be given as to the future results
and achievements of the Company. Neither the Company nor any other person
assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these statements.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On September 9, 1998, Barbara Lawrence, the Lawrence Group, Inc.
("Lawrence"), and certain other Lawrence-related entities ("Plaintiffs") filed
suit in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New
York against First Albany Corporation ("FAC"), Dale Church, Edward Dohring,
Alan Goldberg, George McNamee, Beno Sternlicht, Marty Mastroianni (former
President and Chief Operating Officer of MTI) and 33 other individuals
("Defendants") who purchased a total of 820,909 shares of MTI stock from the
Plaintiffs. The complaint alleged that Defendants purchased MTI stock from the
Plaintiffs in violation of sections 10b, 20, 20A and rule 10b-5 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In December 1998, the complaint was amended
to add MTI as a defendant and assert a claim for common law fraud against all
the Defendants including MTI. The case concerns the Defendants' 1998 purchase
of MTI shares from the Plaintiffs at the price of $2.25 per share. Ownership of
the shares was disputed and several of the Plaintiffs were in bankruptcy at the
time of the sale. FAC acted as Placement Agent for the Defendants in the
negotiation and sale of the shares and in proceedings before the Bankruptcy
Court for the Northern District of New York, which approved the sale in
September 1997. Plaintiffs claim that the Defendants failed to disclose
material inside information concerning Plug Power, LLC to the Plaintiffs and
therefore the $2.25 per share purchase price was unfair. Plaintiffs are
seeking damages of $5 million plus punitive damages and costs. In April 1999,
Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which was denied.
In June 1999, the parties agreed to stay discovery and amend Defendants time to
answer the amended complaint until September 17, 1999. In October 1999,
Defendants answered the amended Complaint.

On January 25, 2000, a complaint was filed by DCT, Inc. against Plug
Power, The Detroit Edison Company and Edison Development Corporation in the
Wayne County, Michigan Circuit Court. The complaint alleges, among other
things, that Plug Power, The Detroit Edison Company and Edison Development
Corporation misappropriated from DCT business and technical trade secrets,
ideas, know-how and strategies relating to fuel cell systems and breached
certain contractual obligations owed to DCT. Plug Power believes that the
allegations made against it are without merit and intends to vigorously contest
the litigation, but the ultimate outcome of any litigation is of course
uncertain.
Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
___________ ___________

4.106 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement,
dated as of March 29, 2000, between the
registrant and KeyBank National
Association for a $50.0 million revolving
note.

4.107 Revolving Note, dated as of March 29,
2000, between the registrant and KeyBank
National Association for the $50.0 million
credit agreement.



4.108 Amended and Restated Stock Pledge
Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2000, by
the registrant and KeyBank National
Association pledging 2,000,000 shares of
Plug Power stock in support of the $50.0
million credit agreement.

27 Financial Data Schedule

(b) One report on Form 8-K was filed during the quarter ended March 31, 2000.

The Company filed a Form 8-K Report, dated January 31, 2000, reporting
under item 5 thereof that on January 25, 2000, a complaint was filed by
DCT, Inc. against Plug Power, Inc., The Detroit Edison Company and Edison
Development Corporation in the Wayne County, Michigan Circuit Court. The
complaint alleges, among other things, that Plug Power, The Detroit Edison
Company and Edison Development Corporation misappropriated from DCT
business and technical trade secrets, ideas, know-how and strategies
relating to fuel cell systems and breached certain contractual obligations
owed to DCT.
SIGNATURE


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 thereunto duly authorized.


Mechanical Technology Incorporated



05-15-2000 s/George C. McNamee
__________ __________________________________
(Date) George C. McNamee
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer


05-15-2000 s/Cynthia A. Scheuer
__________ __________________________________
(Date) Cynthia A. Scheuer
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer