9 Simple-Tech Vehicles From Burning Man

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Ever imagine scenarios of possible futures based on different trajectories we seem to be on?

One such scenario is a Mad Max America in the 2200′s. The Southwest has succumbed to desertification from climate change. Peak oil peaked centuries ago. The US was too late to transition to the post oil age. What’s left of us compile hand-cranked vehicles from ancient industrial scraps.

To get around in the 23rd century, we would put together the kind of mutant makeshift creations you see at Burning Man. Simple tech vehicles for a Mad Max future.

Of course there would almost no roads by then. (Water wars between drought states had ended the union by 2090.) National infrastructure had deteriorated by the end of the next century.

But even without roads – we’d find a way. For the survivors of The Age of Stupid, here’s 9 great hand-crafted low tech vehicles for some of our descendants to get about in on the last drops of oil. Enjoy!