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Health Secretary faced calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' 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 abandon all its diesel ambulances and install nearly 5,000 charging points at medical facilities and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered automobiles.
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Health chiefs have actually refused to expose just how much the brand-new ambulances will cost, however main figures seen by the Mail on Sunday expose it will cost ₤ 100million simply to upgrade the grid and electrical facilities required for charging points.
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The MoS can likewise reveal there are currently just two electric-powered ambulances selecting up travelers in England - compared to more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.
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There are 160 other electric emergency automobiles for paramedics, consisting of 2 cars and trucks, 16 response vans and 3 motorbikes.
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The newest electric ambulances have a variety of approximately 200 miles, but paramedic teams in rural locations frequently take a trip further in a shift.
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Latest figures reveal the average response time in England for the most life-threatening 'category-one' ambulance calls is 7 minutes and 52 seconds - compared with an [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) 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 actually been struggling to satisfy their reaction targets. With these challenges it is absurd to distract NHS employees from their jobs with impractical Net Zero targets.
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West Midlands Ambulance service released the first fully electrical emergency situation ambulance 2020
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Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' plan to energize all UK ambulances
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'Time, planning and expense are entering into purchasing electric cars and building battery chargers - a number of which will never be installed - instead of improving reaction times.
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'Much more concerning is the obstacle of updating the grid in time to satisfy the additional demand.
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'This is yet another case of environment policy racing ahead of innovation with stunning outcomes for patients and taxpayers.'
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England's very first electric ambulance began operating in the West Midlands in 2020. Another 8 will be delivered this year to be utilized in metropolitan locations such as Birmingham.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy percent of our location is mainly rural and this continues to be the most significant element in our relocate to electric - having the variety to operate in areas where lorries can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'
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East of England Ambulance Service has actually been trialling 3 electrical ambulances given that 2023, but has actually not utilized them to transfer guests. Another 8 will be delivered to the service this year.
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The Department of Health stated: 'New electric ambulances will conserve the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'
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The NHS said: 'It is right we seek sustainable options when they enhance patient care and conserve the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not impact reaction times, [and] are cutting emissions, upkeep and fuel costs.'
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