With the ability to get 25 miles at 20 MPH (rigged to stop at that, could override) per battery, these things can get you around. Some are petal assist where the bike becomes a hybrid, you become the motor, and the electric engine just helps you additionally but can't power you without you petaling. The other type is like a motorcycle where you can use the throttle and it will power you completely. Petaling increases acceleration, max distance per charge (can go up to 40 per charge depending on terrain and how much you petal). If you have extra batteries, you can easily go 40-70 miles on the bikes. The best on the market for petal assist are Schwinn and the best for full motor is Ultra Motors (Europa and A2B models)

A Semi-Trailer Truck is great and it comes in very handy for moving large groups of people around, also great for getting 30 armed people to pour out the back of a truck to the center of the city to raid for supplies. Hard to navigate around corners, and not meant for city travel, you may have some trouble getting this around, but it will bring you in a main road to the center of town, and back again. Designed for long hauls, these things will allow you to carry a TON of provisions and ammo, and will take you long distances. Not a bad choice for hauling across the country, but not the best for
navigating around town. If you have one, you can also use it to barricade your fortress. Not the best for off road, but with the steel bumper and high grill, even one in stock form can take plenty of abuse. The truck in the lower picture is a fuel tanker, which will explode if not driving correctly or possibly if shot or set on fire. Remain careful with them.
Attainability: Medium (Proper training recommended)
Maintenance: Medium
Gas Mileage: Low
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Diesel

Panel trucks, such as the infamous U-Haul, is a good zombie defense/offense vehicle & living space. The mileage is not the best (depending on the truck but better then any bus). They are useful for are as mobile bases and temporary bases for hunter teams, with enough space for individual vehicles and long term survival ability. The modification needed for this role is relatively standard, assisted by the fact that they don't have windows. And always keep in mind that these come in many sizes.


Attainability: Civilian
Maintenance: Medium
Gas Mileage: Medium
Toughness: Medium
Fuel Type: Mainly Diesel, smaller trucks are Gasoline

NOTE: When the option presents itself, shy away from U-Hauls per se; U-Haul doesn’t take very good care of their inventory. Trailers are fine, but if it’s an engine you need, try for a Ryder instead (that’s why Ryders are preferred by terrorists, while U-hauls are preferred by drug dealers).

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The BEARCAT, though difficult to acquire will provide exceptional protection from zombie attack. There is no way in the world one of those brain-munchers will get through one of these. They are available in both two and four wheel drive, and the tires are made of solid rubber. It weights over ten tons and has a powerfuldieselengine. Though gas millage is poor with something this heavy, you will still get at least 200 miles per tank on pavement, maybe 150 on grass/off-road. All parts of the vehicle (including windows) are ballistically engineered to stop high-caliber rifle rounds and even explosions from an improvised explosive device (IED). All sides of the vehicle have gun-ports to deliver firepower from a safe environment. There is a top turret opening, providing a safe and elevated position to snipe the walking dead or other threats from a distance. You can easily defend yourself from zombies in this baby, but more importantly a raider posses a significantly reduced threat.The front is equipped with a winch to pull yourself free from a stuck position(or to pull someone else free). The headlights are protected by a thick metal grate which will prevent a broken bulb (VERY IMPORTANT) when you impact a walking corpse at 60 miles per hour. Along with the standard headlights, there are two remote controlled three (3) million candle power headlights on top that will light up the distance. They can also facilitate long distance communication via morse code. Sure, there is a high-power 25w two-way radio inside, but not everyone has access to police band frequencies. There is a PA system to communicate verbally from the inside of the vehicle to other survivors, or to warn raiders. The inside can keep about 6 people safe in a comfortable environment. You can fit more, but it will be very tight. There are runners along the side an back where people can ride, they can even sit on the roof. I would not recommend riding there, but you may be able to sell spots on the side or roof of your vehicle to others for a significant amount of money.

Stay away from swampy areas with this. It can cross a shallow river; but if you get stuck in the mud, you'd better hope there is a tree nearby so you can us the winch. If you become submerged in water, you are DEAD. There is no way out of this watery tomb. Keep in mind that a grenade (from a raider) could fit through a gun port, so keep them CLOSED unless you need to fire bullets or transfer currency to passengers on the outside. Many police departments do not even have a BEARCAT. Usually, cities of 300,000 people or more have an armored vehicle such as the BEARCAT. When Z-Day comes, be the first to grab it - and you are guaranteed to survive.

Attainability: Military / Police

Maintenance: Low (but very specialized, repairs will be difficult to the average handy-man)
Gas Mileage: Low/Poor
Toughness: High
Fuel Type: Diesel