Fusion

Fusion power is a way of generating electricity through fusing two uranium atoms together. Fusion cells were invented during the summmer of 2066, as a result of the power armor project. The unveiling of the cell added insult to the already turbulent relationship between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China. Devices for the fusion cell began development shortly after its creation. Fusion power began to be incorporated into the general American infastructure, but the process was too slow to sufficiently relieve the energy crisis. In 2077, eleven years after the unveiling, few sections of the US were supplied with fusion power. However, most if not all of the vehicles found in Fallout 3 are nuclear-powered, but petroleum would still be vital for other uses.