---
title: "AM radio law opposed by tech and auto industries is close to passing"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/am-radio-law-opposed-by-tech-and-auto-industries-is-close-to-passing-87gbgrvdq
source_url: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/am-radio-is-a-lifeline-lawmakers-say-tech-and-auto-industries-disagree/
type: article
source: "Hacker News"
published: 2024-05-05T10:03:07.752Z
updated: 2024-05-09T09:28:18.744Z
tags: ["automotive"]
reading_time: 7
upvotes: 0
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# AM radio law opposed by tech and auto industries is close to passing

**[Hacker News](https://daily.dev/sources/hn)** · 7 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

A bill requiring all new cars to be fitted with AM radios is close to passing. Supporters argue that AM radio is essential for emergency situations, while critics believe it is unnecessary and would impact EV range and affordability.

## Full article

daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. Read it at the original source: <https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/am-radio-is-a-lifeline-lawmakers-say-tech-and-auto-industries-disagree/>

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