Here is part of the article on the status of states banning the sale of ICE vehicles. I would imagine if dealers cannot sell new ICE vehicles in these 9 states after 2035, then they won't survive for long. You will still be able to go out of state to buy your new ICE vehicle and operate it in one of these states. But locations for warranty work will be few and far between and backed up on work.
Nine states plan to ban gas-powered car sales by 2035
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Advanced Clean Cars II rules originated in California with the state Air Resources Board. The regulations in California look to phase out the sale of new gas vehicles beginning with the 2026 model year, scaling back over time until 2035 – when a total ban on the sales will go into effect.
Since the rules were first adopted in California in 2022, eight other states have followed suit, with several others considering the plan.
So far, the other states that have implemented the plan to hit the goal of selling zero new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 include Washington, Oregon, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Delaware and Maryland.
Nine states have undertaken a plan to scale back the sales of new gas-powered vehicles over the next decade, with the goal of completely eliminating the sales by 2035. (Fox News / Fox News) The rules do not stop residents in these states from owning or using gas-powered cars, nor do they force consumers to buy
electric vehicles (EVs). Dealerships can still sell used cars powered by gas, and consumers in these states can purchase the gas-powered vehicles in other states – as long as they meet certain emissions standards.