The Controversy Surrounding the Removal of AM Radio from New Car Models.
TL;DR
Car manufacturers such as BMW, Mazda, Volvo, Volkswagen, and Tesla are removing AM radio from their new models due to electromagnetic interference caused by electric motors. Ford is going even further and removing AM radio from all new cars, gas or electric. However, there are concerns that this move could hinder the delivery of emergency weather alerts, as AM radio is the backbone of the nation's Emergency Alert system. Critics urge automakers to find a way to fix the interference rather than remove the service altogether.
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