Think you know exactly what's going to happen during an EMP? What may happen specifically to a vehicle is shocking. In fact, anything that can be used as a weapon, something that can be operated worldwide, is a red flag to a survivalist. Read the following and make up your own mind.

The first thing to remember is that although scientists have studied the Compton Effect (the actual effects resulting from an electromagnetic pulse generated either by an EMP weapon or a “standard” nuclear detonation) they are not able to ascertain a precise answer to exactly how the effect will proceed.  Such is because there are many factors that will influence such an EMP, and these variables are not able to be measured or quantified in a precise manner.
Some of those factors are the weather patterns and the existence of electrical storms that could disrupt or alter the pulse.  Geography, the time of the year, and solar activity are all factors that could affect a pulse.  These are not variables that can be controlled, making it an “inexact” hypothesis.  Knowing this, there is still information that can be used to make a few choices and take some actions from a personal perspective.
For some starters, Wikipedia has a comprehensive article entitled: Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse that will answer many questions about the nature of an EMP.  Some case studies it mentions are the Starfish Prime test conducted by the U.S. and Soviet Test 184 by the USSR, both in 1962.  The EMP produced by the tests knocked out streetlights 900 miles away (Starfish Prime) in Hawaii, and surges that knocked out power lines and started fires (Soviet Test 184).  The tests are of interest because the U.S. and the Soviets actually conducted them to measure the effects of an EMP detonated at a high altitude.  The Soviet tests in particular were made with smaller weapons of 300 kilotons.
This last statement is of significance because those tests were in 1962; today the world is much more adept at miniaturization of nuclear warheads for such a purpose as an EMP.  Such is the reason that nations such as North Korea and Iran with their doctrines to employ a Super EMP weapon pose a threat…more than they would have fifty years ago.  This is why we can’t think of them as just “backwards” states (which they are) from a conventional mindset of numbers of missiles they have, or an exchange with one of the superpowers.  With miniaturization, here is the bottom line:
One small warhead in the kiloton range could produce an EMP that sends the U.S. into the Dark Ages.

As sobering as this is, don’t panic yet.  Just be aware and go on, as usual, prepping and keeping your eyes and ears open for any signs of international disharmony. Many, of course, will say there has been plenty of tension since the last US presidential election.

Whatever that may mean to you, know through training and observation there will always be a way around an EMP assault as long as we remain vigilant and keep our heads above it all.

For more information about an EMP attack and what you can do to keep you and your family safe, go to SHTF Plan. There they have additional wise advice if you find yourself with an operating vehicle when others do not.