Oshkosh Hosts Tech Talks on EVs, AI at CES 2025

OSHKOSH, WI -- Oshkosh Corporation, a developer of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, is hosting a Tech Talk series at CES 2025 this week in Las Vegas, to amplify how its customers are harnessing mobility technology to redefine industries.

Executives and subject matter experts from Oshkosh customers that include Delta Air Lines, Republic Services and United Rentals, will provide insights into how they are deploying electrification, AI, autonomy and connectivity technology in purpose-built, route-based vehicles to transform their businesses, redefine customer experiences, increase productivity, boost safety and sustainability and enhance employee engagement.

“From transforming airports and neighborhoods to revolutionizing job sites, innovation is creating a safe, efficient and more sustainable future. CES provides the perfect platform to highlight these advancements,” said Jay Iyengar, chief technology and strategic sourcing officer at Oshkosh Corporation.

“From transforming airports and neighborhoods to revolutionizing job sites, innovation is creating a safe, efficient and more sustainable future. CES provides the perfect platform to highlight these advancements.”

The Tech Talks will be held at Oshkosh CES booth #5616 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), and will include:

• Driving Innovation: Purpose-built Solutions for Clean Communities with Republic Services Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11:15 a.m. PT. The Tech Talk will include Brett Rogers, vice president of operations technology for Republic Services, and Lee Dreas, vice president and general manager, McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing.

• Connected Job Sites: The Intelligent Job Site of the Future with United Rentals Thursday, Jan. 9, 11:15 a.m. PT. The Tech Talk will feature John Mongan, director of the Advanced Solutions Group at United Rentals; and Ara Eckel, director of product management, Connected Solutions at JLG®.

The Tech Talks are open to all CES attendees.

Beyond the Tech Talks, Oshkosh executives and industry experts will discuss the future of robotics, mobility and AI in a variety of panel sessions, including:

• In a Relationship: Humans, Robots and Smart Manufacturing: Oshkosh Chief Technology and Strategic Sourcing Officer Jay Iyengar will join this panel on how cobots, robots and humans can work together to drive new innovations in manufacturing. The session will start at 10:00 a.m. PT on Jan. 8, in the LVCC, West Level 2, room W218.

• How Has AI Impacted Auto? In Every Possible Way: Oshkosh Director of Mobility Chris Andrews will moderate this panel on how AI has impacted and will continue to influence the automotive industry, from manufacturing efficiencies to customer experience and safety. The panel will be held on Jan. 9, at 10:00 a.m. PT in LVCC, West Level 2, room W219.

• Transforming Commercial Mobility: AI-Driven Autonomous Solutions: Oshkosh Director of Engineering for Autonomy and Active Safety John Beck will participate in this panel, which explores how autonomous solutions, led by advances in AI, are increasing safety and efficiency in construction, manufacturing and trucking. It will take place on Jan. 9, at 1:00 p.m. PT in LVCC, West Level 2, room W219.

Attendees can see Oshkosh’s latest innovations at CES booth #5616 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The booth showcases how Oshkosh is transforming some of the world’s toughest jobs through innovation, including advancements in electrification, AI, autonomy, connectivity and advanced analytics to help customers promote safety, boost productivity and drive sustainability.

For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.