The Slow Demise of AM Radio in New Car Models
TL;DR
Car manufacturers, including BMW, Mazda, Volvo, Volkswagen, Tesla, and Ford, are removing AM radio from their new vehicles, citing electromagnetic interference as the reason. However, many listeners still rely on AM radio for news, talk shows, sports, and emergency weather alerts. The National Association of Broadcasters calls AM radio the "backbone of the nation's Emergency Alert system." Sen. Ed Markey urges automakers to find a way to fix the interference rather than remove the service altogether.
Topics:businesstechnology#am-radio#car-manufacturers#electromagnetic-interference#emergency-alerts#modernization#technology
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