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If we are going to have a legitimate discussion about automated vehicles as bug-out vehicles, we have to get right to the point.
It should start by mentioning that all modern-day cars are basically out of the question. It’s pretty much a wash if your car has a computer interface.
This is not just about EMP’s; it’s about a lot more. So, let’s start there. Having a vehicle to get out of Dodge has tremendous benefits.
If you can get out of danger at 65 miles per hour, it’s a lot better than 5 miles per hour. Right?
Let’s look at three things you should consider if you are depending on a bug-out vehicle as a viable option.
Beat the EMP
You need a vehicle that can withstand the EMP. That means you are looking for a vehicle that is basically pre-1980.
After 1984, most vehicles had onboard computers of some kind. That means an EMP strike could have an impact on them.
Diesel Powered
A big bonus in terms of what you can do with the right vehicle is to find one that runs on diesel.
Diesel fuel can be reproduced—not in the cleanest form—but it can be made to power a vehicle. So diesel, in the worst-case scenario, can still get you moving even when there is no gasoline left at the pumps.
Repairable
Something many people don’t consider a modern-day bug-out vehicle is that they are basically impossible to repair.
Computers are in charge of driving these vehicles. If you lose or damage one of these electronic parts, its basically a wrap.
So you need a vehicle that is repairable in most cases. That also means you need the skills to repair that vehicle, as well.
The bugout vehicle is a very complicated matter. It might just be better to stick with a bicycle!
