Terry Travis

Terry Travis is an e-mobility and clean technology expert, strategic advisor, and national and international speaker helping organizations navigate the future of transportation and energy. He is Managing Partner and Co-Founder of EVNoire, an award-winning mobility technology consulting group working at the intersection of electric, connected, shared, and autonomous mobility.

Terry and team advise automotive manufacturers, utilities, government agencies, charging providers, airlines/airports, rideshare and delivery companies, fleet operators, transit agencies, and other industry stakeholders on turning clean transportation goals into practical strategies and deployment programs. His expertise connects vehicle technology, charging infrastructure, energy systems, policy, research, workforce development, and public engagement—addressing the operational and human factors that determine successful adoption.

At EVNoire, Terry leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers, mobility researchers, data scientists, charging infrastructure specialists, autonomous vehicle experts, and urban planners. Together, they develop data-informed solutions spanning passenger vehicles, commercial and freight fleets, school buses, public transit, first- and last-mile transportation, airport operations, sustainable aviation, and maritime electrification.

A compelling voice on the opportunities and challenges shaping the mobility transition, Terry brings a cross-sector perspective to audiences ranging from policymakers and utility executives to automotive leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders. His presentations translate complex technologies and market developments into clear insights and actionable strategies, with particular attention to expanding access to clean transportation, strengthening workforce pipelines, and creating economic opportunity.

His speaking experience includes engagements with the White House (Biden Administration), U.S. Congress, federal transportation and energy agencies, national laboratories, and major industry forums such as ACT Expo, the LA Auto Show, the Transportation Research Board, and the Edison Electric Institute. He has also addressed academic and international audiences, including engagements in the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Brazil.

Terry is also Co-Founder of a network of one of the largest EV drivers and advocates with members and chapters across the United States and internationally. He serves on national and state boards advancing transportation innovation and is a founding member of a global EV driver association. Across his work, he helps leaders understand what comes next—and how to prepare, partner, and act.

Selected Areas of Expertise & Speaking Topics

• The Future of Mobility: Multimodal electric, connected, shared, and autonomous transportation—and its relationship to clean energy.
• Fleet Electrification: Adoption strategies for rideshare, delivery, rental, commercial, medium- and heavy-duty fleets.
• EV Charging and Grid Integration: Planning and scaling infrastructure around vehicle operations, energy needs, and user experience.
• Clean Technology Workforce and Economic Opportunity: Building talent pipelines and expanding participation in the clean transportation economy.
• Autonomous Vehicles and Emerging Mobility: Deployment strategy, research, public engagement, and community readiness.
• Airport Electrification and Sustainable Aviation: Ground fleet transitions, connected mobility hubs, eVTOLs, and drone technologies.
• Drones and eVTOLs: Advanced air mobility and how it fits into the wider transportation system.
• Public Transit, School Buses, and Community Mobility: Electrification and first- and last-mile solutions that improve transportation access.
• Maritime Electrification: Opportunities for ports, ferries, boats, and connected transportation systems.
• Policy, Research, and Public Engagement: Using evidence and stakeholder insight to guide implementation, measure results, and build public confidence.

Selected Speaking Engagements

• White House (2020–2024) – Washington, DC
• U.S. Congress – Washington, DC
• U.S. Department of Transportation – Washington, DC
• U.S. Department of Energy – Washington, DC
• U.S. EPA – Washington, DC
• U.S. National Labs – Nationwide
• LA Auto Show – Los Angeles, CA
• EV Roadmap Conference – Seattle, WA
• U.C. Congressional Annual Legislative Caucus – Washington, DC
• Zero Emissions Bus Conference – San Diego, CA
• ACT EXPO – Long Beach, CA
• Auto Innovations EV Education Academy – Atlanta, GA
• Tech Conference – Houston, TX
• Aspen Institute – San Francisco, CA
• Conference of State Legislatures – Las Vegas, NV
• Energy Independence Summit – Washington, DC
• Virginia Transportation Conference – Norfolk, VA
• Airport Electrification Conference – New York, NY
• National Auto Dealers Association – Las Vegas, NV
• The Festival of the Diaspora – Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
• Edison Electric Institute Conference – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• EV International Summit – United Kingdom
• Drive Electric Conference – Edinburgh, Scotland
• Autonomous Vehicle Association – Los Angeles, CA
• Fully Charged Expo – Austin, TX
• Electrify Expo – Los Angeles, CA
• Alliance For Transportation Electrification – Washington, DC
• EVs & The Grid – Los Angeles, CA
• NESCAUM – Washington, DC
• Southern California Edison – Los Angeles, CA
• Transportation Research Board (TRB) – Washington, DC
• Transportation Energy Partners – Washington, DC
• UC Davis Transportation Summit – Davis, CA
• UC Berkeley – Berkeley, CA