If you worry about being stuck and unable to bug out or go check on family members after an electromagnetic pulse, check out how to choose a survival vehicle that will still work after an EMP. All newer cars have on board computers and that means they will not work after an emp.
In this article from Bio Prepper you will learn of ten vehicles that could work for you after an emp. You will also learn how choose the right vehicle for your needs. Then you will learn about hardening it to be even better. There are modifications you can make to further minimize the effect of an emp on the vehicle. A few of the things you will need to avoid if you are thinking of a vehicle that will run after an emp, per the article.
” Avoid vehicles with the following systems, rewire them or replace them with their non-electronic counterparts and/or stock replacements in a Faraday cage:
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PCM (Powertrain Control Module)
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Anti-lock Braking System
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Electronic Fuel Injection
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Electronic Ignition
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Computers Controlling Critical Systems
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Consumer Electronics
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Long Antennas
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Negative Battery Terminal Grounded to Vehicle Frame”
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That is just a few small details to look out for. There are many more and many changes you can make once you have the vehicle.