House committee to hold hearing on AM radio bill
House lawmakers will hold a hearing on the importance of AM radio in America later this month.
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.