Like I figured, Fukushima was commissioned in 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukushima_Daiichi_Nuclear_Power_Plant
"Typically, some 44 million kilowatt-hours of electricity are produced from one tonne of natural uranium. The production of this amount of electrical power from...
There has not been a new nuclear plant for 35 years. Think about that for a bit. Look out how technology has changed in the last 35 years. I'll look it up but I do not believe Japan's reactors are much newer.
one more good page of info if you're bored.
http://www.geni.org/globalenergy/library/national_energy_grid/united-states-of-america/americannationalelectricitygrid.shtml
muthereffing dot
The masses are too stupid to realize the environmental impact of precious metal mining that's necessary for the production demand for modern batteries.
Add to that that yes, the current electrical grid is ancient and cannot support the increase demand expected in 5-10 years...