Tesla's Decision to Cut FM Radio Sparks Backlash
Tesla's decision to eliminate FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims has drawn criticism from broadcasters, who warn that the move puts public safety and consumer choice at risk.
Industry leaders, including the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), are speaking out against the decision, which makes Tesla the first major automaker to remove over-the-air radio entirely.
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This move comes as Congress considers the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bipartisan bill that would require automakers to include AM radio as a standard safety feature.
- The bill has over 300 House co-sponsors and a Senate supermajority.
- The NAB is a key supporter of the legislation.
Autor's resume: Tesla cuts FM radio from new models.