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Health Secretary Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' Net Zero strategy to amaze all UK ambulances within 15 years.
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The cash-strapped [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) is preparing to desert all its diesel ambulances and install practically 5,000 charging points at health centers and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered automobiles.
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Health chiefs have actually refused to reveal how much the brand-new ambulances will cost, however main figures seen by the Mail on Sunday reveal it will cost ₤ 100million just to upgrade the grid and electrical facilities needed for charging points.
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The MoS can also expose there are presently simply two electric-powered ambulances getting travelers in England - compared with more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.
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There are 160 other electric emergency automobiles for paramedics, consisting of two vehicles, 16 reaction vans and three motorcycles.
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The most recent electric ambulances have a range of approximately 200 miles, however paramedic crews in rural areas frequently travel further in a shift.
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Latest figures reveal the typical action time in England for the most lethal 'category-one' ambulance calls is seven minutes and 52 seconds - compared with an [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/mission/) target of 7 minutes.
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Last night Nick Timothy MP, previous chief of staff to ex-prime minister Theresa May, said: 'Ambulance services have been having a hard time to meet their action targets. With these difficulties it is absurd to sidetrack NHS workers from their tasks with unrealistic Net Zero targets.
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West Midlands Ambulance service released the first totally electric emergency situation ambulance 2020
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Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' strategy to energize all UK ambulances
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'Time, planning and cost are going into buying electric lorries and building battery chargers - many of which will never be installed - instead of improving reaction times.
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'A lot more concerning is the challenge of upgrading the grid in time to meet the extra demand.
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'This is yet another case of climate policy racing ahead of innovation with stunning outcomes for clients and taxpayers.'
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England's very first electrical ambulance began running in the West Midlands in 2020. Another eight will be provided this year to be utilized in urban locations such as Birmingham.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service said: 'Seventy percent of our area is mainly rural and this continues to be the biggest element in our move to electrical - having the range to run in areas where automobiles can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'
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East of England Ambulance Service has been trialling 3 electrical ambulances because 2023, however has actually not used them to carry travelers. Another eight will be provided to the service this year.
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The Department of Health said: 'New electric ambulances will conserve the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'
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The NHS stated: 'It is right we look for sustainable options when they improve client care and conserve the . Electric ambulances will not impact response times, [and] are cutting emissions, maintenance and fuel expenses.'
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