15 US states that plan to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars©Provided by Metro

In a bid to cut down on carbon emissions, 15 US states have announced plans to outlaw the sale of any new gas-powered motor vehicles over the course of the next ten years. With plenty of other states putting serious thought into joining them. The 'Advanced Clean Cars II' law specifies that, as of 2035, only zero-emission cars will be able to be legally marketed in states that are involved in the scheme. From that point on, automakers and dealerships won't be allowed to sell any new gasoline-powered automobiles. However, Americans in these states will still be able to buy old and secondhand petrol automobiles. And, crucially, will not be obliged to take their gas-powered cars off the road. Here are the 15 states - as of December 2023 - that are confirmed or in discussions to take part… (Pictures: Getty Images/Metro)