'Dumping AM radio devices from EVs eliminates an important form of communication that the public can use during times of emergency. The federal emergency alert system, for example, relies on AM radio to communicate with the public.' -Michael O’Rielly
But the EV growth picture is not all rosy: Some automobile manufacturers of these vehicles are turning back the dial in a way that could affect public safety. A select group of EV producers isAM radio from new vehicles. While there may very well be unspoken competitive reasons or financial deals in the mix, the company line given is that AM radio is incompatible with an electromagnetic interference generated from electric engines, creating an audible buzzing sound.
Many know this from their own experiences. When Hurricane Sandy demolished the Northeast in 2012, thousands frantically tuned into AM radio. Thethat more than 1 million people were listening to the radio during any 15-minute interval during that crisis. Similarly, thehow locals in New Orleans found a “source of hope” in local radio stations when Hurricane Ida took their state by storm in 2021.decrying many EV makers’ decision to remove AM radio from their vehicles.
To be clear, I reject the notion of government mandates as a way to force AM radio installation in EVs. Indeed, 10 EV automakers, including Nissan, Honda, and Toyota, have voluntarily retained AM radio after successfully suppressing any problematic noise from their electric vehicles when paired with AM radio devices. A cheap and easy fix, less than $100 in a $50,000 to $100,000 vehicle, is equally obtainable for Ford, Tesla, and the rest; they just need to commit to making it.
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