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Air burst nukes could easily generate an EMP that could impact large swaths of the country. It wouldn't need to be a ground effect detonation. There are published articles on effects from test of things like STARFISH PRIME...

It's in the TM.

EMP can be an issue, but so can anything.. I used to build HERF devices when I was younger. I learned a lot. Most electronic devices I was able to zap, even microcontrolled, came back after turning it off and resetting power on the test subject. Higher amplitude emissions did permanently damage...

Not to get too far out into the weeds, since 'zombie apocalypse' and 'shtf' discussions are banned on this site, but it's not 'zombies' that people prep for when they say they're preparing for a zombie apocalypse. It's the idea that there's an ever-present enemy, that is constantly trying to...

To wit; re: Deuce - I used to live next to a farm. He had an old 1930s diesel tractor, I think it might have even been a Ford... He would ALWAYS park it at the top of the hill next to his barn when he got done... a couple times I saw him start down the hill, silent as a mouse, and about halfway...

Anything computer related or that has contacts that can arc and cause damage. Technically, probably wouldn't be a bad idea to have a spare starter and alternator, as the windings may be damaged, or diodes in the alternator toasted... although, in all reality I think it's better to have a spare...

Recent - in terms of modern day... But you neglect to mention the Carrington event..... which was sufficient enough to set telegraph wire/poles on fire and destroy a lot of equipment... and that's just basic stuff - nowhere near the extent of longwires and sensitive electronics that we have...