Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has sent a letter to major electric vehicle manufacturers, asking them to keep AM in cars and trucks as a standard offering. The letter says in part, “During Hurricane Sandy, AM radio was used to broadcast emergency updates and evacuation orders to people who were affected by the storm. It was also used to spread critical information about relief efforts and post-storm recovery efforts. The importance of AM radio during these large scale emergencies cannot be underestimated, saving lives, and keeping our communities informed.”