Manufacturers say electric vehicles affect the radio signal, and that fewer people are listening.
For the nation's 4,200 AM radio stations, the idea that there may be fewer radios to tune in is just another challenge. Consumer Reports says 14% more consumers are interested in going electric the next time they buy a car. EVs are often more expensive to buy but experts say they can reduce your costs per mile. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense on what to consider when going electric.
Now, with the threat that fewer cars and trucks will be able to tune in AM signals, in the future, broadcasters need to get creative. Houston has several dozen AM stations offering sports, talk, and music in a variety of languages. All of them will be faced with deciding how to survive.For KCOH, and many others, one of those strategies is an internet stream for its programming that is growing in popularity. But that's just the beginning.
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