Sen. Rand Paul prevents “unanimous” passage of AM radio bill
Senator Rand Paul said the government was overstepping its bounds by pushing a bill that would mandate AM radio access in electric cars.
Senator Rand Paul said the government was overstepping its bounds by pushing a bill that would mandate AM radio access in electric cars.
The broadcaster lobbying group is countering a critical blog post written by an automotive industry organization that took the radio industry to task.
Two senators backing legislation to mandate AM radio tuners in cars have sent a letter to electric vehicle brands urging them to support AM radio over the long-term.
Licensed AM radio stations will get free access to TuneIn On Air, which includes a listing in the TuneIn directory and supplemental measurement products.
House lawmakers will hold a hearing on the importance of AM radio in America later this month.
Ford will include AM radio capabilities in all new electric vehicles sold this year, the company’s CEO said in a statement on Tuesday.
The CTA – best known for its annual CES show in Las Vegas — says car prices could go up if lawmakers continue to push for AM radio.
Critics say a proposal that would legally mandate AM radio reception in new cars is deeply flawed, and would set a dangerous standard for private industries.
The proposal would require new vehicles, including electric cars, to have AM tuners or otherwise provide access to AM broadcast stations.
A growing number of broadcast station owners and lawmakers are calling for electric carmakers to find ways to support AM radio.