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   From: zed@is.dead   
      
   On Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:42:00 -0600   
   Snag  wrote:   
      
   > Nope , nothing solid state will survive an EMP unless it's in a   
   > Faraday cage .   
      
   Found some more:   
      
   Do cars act as Faraday cages?   
   Faraday Cage Overview & Material - Lesson | Study.com   
   Lucky for you, your car is a safe place to be, as your car acts like a   
   Faraday cage. A Faraday cage is a conductive cage that protects the   
   inside from external electric fields and external electromagnetic   
   radiation. Faraday cages are also called Faraday shields, RF cages, or   
   EMF cages.   
      
   What year would a car survive an EMP?   
   AI Overview   
   For EMP resistance, vehicles from the 1960s or earlier, before   
   widespread solid-state electronics, are generally considered safest,   
   with pre-1980s models being a common benchmark, especially simple ones   
   with mechanical ignition and minimal computers, while modern diesels   
   (like pre-2003 Cummins) with manual transmissions and bypassed   
   electronic controls are also popular choices in preparedness   
   communities, though no vehicle is 100% guaranteed EMP-proof...   
      
   Best Bets for EMP Survivability   
   Pre-1970s Cars: Vehicles from this era often lack electronic fuel   
   injection, engine control units (ECUs), and other complex systems,   
   relying on simpler mechanical and electrical parts.   
      
   Mitigation: Disconnecting the battery or using a Faraday cage for   
   electronics can increase survival chances...   
      
   In summary: Focus on cars with mechanical ignition, carburetors,   
   minimal electronics, and look for models from before significant   
   computer integration, with pre-1980s being a good general rule.   
      
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