
Officials sound alarm on carmakers dropping AM radio in new vehicles: 'Meant for emergencies'
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Lawmakers and law enforcement have challenged the move from several carmakers to drop AM radio in new vehicles, citing its vital role during times of emergency.
But experts are warning that the seemingly archaic technology plays vital role in emergency systems and is the most reliable way to communicate critical safety information to Americans. Madeline Coggins is a Digital Production Assistant on the Fox News flash team with Fox News Digital.
"It literally goes through everything, goes through buildings and the way it's built, it's meant for an emergency. It's why we've invested to back it all up all over the country for emergencies," Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., told Fox News' Douglas Kennedy.
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