• •The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation requiring automakers to maintain AM radio access in all new vehicles sold in the country.
• •The mandate moves to the Senate; if enacted, it would override existing plans by several manufacturers to remove AM hardware to save on costs and simplify electric vehicle design.
• •It remains unclear how the requirement will be enforced for electric vehicle manufacturers who cite technical electromagnetic interference challenges as the primary reason for current radio removals.

The U.S. House has officially defied automotive industry lobbying by passing a bill to mandate AM radio in all new cars. While manufacturers argue that electromagnetic interference from electric motors makes AM reception difficult and costly to shield, lawmakers prioritize AM as a vital link for emergency broadcast systems. Unlike previous voluntary efforts, this federal mandate forces compliance, setting the stage for a legislative showdown in the Senate. The ultimate impact hinges on whether automakers must significantly re-engineer their dashboard electronics or if the bill provides technical exemptions for EVs.