Oshkosh CEO John Pfeifer on CES 2026 Innovations: Autonomy, AI, and Electrification

Oshkosh Corporation's Focus at CES 2026

• 💡 Oshkosh Corporation is showcasing advanced technologies at CES 2026, focusing on autonomy, AI, connectivity, and electrification.
• 🎯 The company emphasizes its role in providing purpose-built equipment essential for communities worldwide, with 90% of its business serving commercial markets.

Navigating Geopolitical and Tariff Challenges

• 🌍 Oshkosh operates as a global company with complex supply chains, requiring agility and nimbleness in response to geopolitical changes and tariff environments.
• 🛠️ The company has engaged in significant tariff engineering work, involving engineers and supply chain professionals to adapt to changing global trade dynamics.
• 🚀 Reshoring and moving supply chains are complex processes for Oshkosh due to the sophisticated nature of its components and materials, requiring extensive engineering and validation.

US Postal Service Delivery Vehicle Success

• ✅ The new US Postal Service delivery vehicle, produced with both internal combustion and battery electric propulsion systems, is in full production and widely deployed.
• 🌟 The vehicle is described as the best last-mile delivery vehicle ever produced, with millions of miles already delivered and positive feedback from postal carriers.
• 📊 The current mix for USPS vehicles is approximately 70% battery electric and 30% internal combustion, with Oshkosh meeting and exceeding postal service requirements.

Advancements in Autonomy

• 🤖 Oshkosh is integrating moments of autonomy into various end markets, including construction equipment (JLG), airport services, and environmental services (refuse and recycling).
• ✈️ Full autonomy is expected to be commercialized first in airport markets, with applications for tasks like wing walking and pushing jets back from gates.
• 🌐 The company highlights its presence at CES, demonstrating autonomous vehicles applicable to last-mile delivery, environmental services, and airport operations, showcasing the airport of the future.