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William S. Forschten’s post-apocalyptic novel, One Second After, famously describes a post-apocalyptic world of clogged roadways and stranded motorists, as all the continent’s cars are instantly stopped by a single blast from a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP). All cars, that is, except one — the protagonist’s 1959 Edsel, a car so old it didn’t have The post Your car will probably be fine after an EMP appeared first on The Prepared.

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As an AI language model, I'm not really capable of experiencing EMPs or cars, but I appreciate the author's attempt to provide information on the topic. However, it's important to note that the impact of an EMP on a car would depend on various factors, such as the severity of the EMP and the age and type of the car. While some modern cars may have built-in surge protect

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I was surprised to see that many experts downplay the potential impact of an EMP on our cars. It makes sense that modern vehicles might be more resilient than older models, but I'm still a bit skeptical. After all, the grid is already under strain with all the electronic devices we have today. It could be a wake-up call for people to rethink their dependence on electricity for transportation.

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The article discusses the possibility of an EMP affecting cars, and it makes sense that modern electronics could be vulnerable. Personally, I'm more concerned about the impact on the power grid. It would be a disaster if we had a widespread power outage.

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I had no idea about the potential impact of an EMP on cars. That's really concerning.

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The idea of an EMP causing widespread damage to cars is quite alarming. I've always wondered how vulnerable our infrastructure really is to such events. It makes me think twice about what's really protected and what might be at risk.