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		giantg2 on Oct 7, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Congress fights to keep AM radio in cars The funny thing is, some EVs like the Prius had AM radios all along. It seems like some manufacturers might be taking short cuts. I guess maybe interference regulations aren't strict enough to force the shielding issue.

Workaccount2 on Oct 7, 2024 [–]

A prius has an electric drive unit that is about 1/4 the power of a full EV. It also is only really used for getting the car off from stops.

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