Last month, we caught up with Becky Schultz, chief editor of EquipmentToday magazine, to get her take on the “hot topics” at #CONEXPO. Here’s what she had to say. Q: What was the "hot topic" at CONEXPO this year? How did different manufacturers address it? A: The hot topic at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 was definitely the move to showcase alternative power sources with a particular focus on #batterypoweredsystems. The advances in lithium ion and other battery technologies enable improved performance, enhanced reliability and longer runtimes than previously possible. A number of #manufacturers featured concept or prototype #electricequipment in their exhibits, while engine suppliers showcased the latest #hybridengine and component designs in the IFPE exhibit area. Q: What did you feel was the biggest takeaway from CONEXPO 2020? A: To me, the biggest takeaway was that the #constructionindustry is advancing rapidly toward new alternatives that can increase efficiency and cut owning and operati...