Bipartisan Bill Mandates AM Radio in New Cars.

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced a bill that would require car manufacturers to include AM radio in their new vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs). The lawmakers argue that AM radio is a crucial tool for democracy and public safety, providing a platform for alternative viewpoints and emergency alerts. Some automakers have skipped having AM radio in their EVs, citing interference from the vehicles' motors. The bill has been criticized by a trade group for car makers, which argues that it is unnecessary and that emergency alerts can be delivered through other means.