In the present day, there are plenty of people living “off grid” powering their homes and EVs.
Without a power grid, electricity can still be generated with solar panels or by spinning a turbine (wind, hydro, etc)
Electricity can be stored in batteries that will last years. With the right skills, it is also technically possible to DIY a lead acid battery.
I’d argue that getting places quickly is a substantial advantage in survival. Travelling is dangerous, people used to die all the time on multi-day journeys. Being able to travel quickly expands that range of available resources, and a vehicle provides the means to move those resources.
Depends how far into the apocalypse we are. Has enough time passed that some people have organized to clear the roads (especially tunnels and other difficult passes) of stalled vehicles? If not the car isn’t going to be very useful whereas you could carry a bike and stow it reasonably quickly if you hear a sketchy group of travelers down the way.
If you’re the group clearing the roads you definitely want some powered equipment.
Gasoline and diesel expire in less than a year.
In the present day, there are plenty of people living “off grid” powering their homes and EVs.
Without a power grid, electricity can still be generated with solar panels or by spinning a turbine (wind, hydro, etc)
Electricity can be stored in batteries that will last years. With the right skills, it is also technically possible to DIY a lead acid battery.
I’d argue that getting places quickly is a substantial advantage in survival. Travelling is dangerous, people used to die all the time on multi-day journeys. Being able to travel quickly expands that range of available resources, and a vehicle provides the means to move those resources.
Depends how far into the apocalypse we are. Has enough time passed that some people have organized to clear the roads (especially tunnels and other difficult passes) of stalled vehicles? If not the car isn’t going to be very useful whereas you could carry a bike and stow it reasonably quickly if you hear a sketchy group of travelers down the way.
If you’re the group clearing the roads you definitely want some powered equipment.