House Passes Bill Requiring AM Radio in New Vehicles
The U.S. House has passed a bill mandating that all new cars, including electric vehicles like Tesla (TSLA), be equipped with the capability to broadcast AM radio. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where it already has strong support from 60 cosponsors in its companion version. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) emphasized the importance of preserving AM radio as a critical communication tool for emergency response and public information. Some automakers have recently removed AM radios due to declining listenership and potential interference with electric powertrains, but this bill aims to reverse that trend by making it mandatory. The requirement is expected to impact car manufacturers' design choices and could influence consumer perceptions of vehicle features in the evolving automotive market.
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