Broadcast Leaders Criticize Tesla's FM Radio Decision
Tesla's decision to remove FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims has sparked criticism from broadcasters.
Industry leaders argue that this move compromises public safety and consumer choice, highlighting the need for legislation to protect broadcast access in cars.
- Tesla is the first major automaker to eliminate over-the-air radio entirely.
- The company began phasing out AM tuners in 2020.
The timing coincides with Congress considering the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bipartisan bill that would require automakers to include AM radio as a standard safety feature.
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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is among those troubled by the exclusion, advocating for the AM Act as an industry leader.
Author's summary: Tesla faces backlash for removing FM radio from new models.