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<br>Health Secretary Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' Net Zero strategy to electrify all UK ambulances within 15 years.<br>
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<br>The cash-strapped [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/jobs-listing/) is preparing to desert all its diesel ambulances and install almost 5,000 charging points at healthcare facilities and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered cars.<br>
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<br>Health chiefs have refused to reveal just how much the new ambulances will cost, but main figures seen by the Mail on Sunday reveal it will cost ₤ 100million just to update the grid and electrical facilities required for charging points.<br>
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<br>The MoS can also expose there are presently simply 2 electric-powered ambulances selecting up travelers in England - compared to more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.<br>
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<br>There are 160 other electrical emergency situation automobiles for paramedics, consisting of 2 automobiles, 16 action vans and 3 motorcycles.<br>
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<br>The most recent electrical ambulances have a series of up to 200 miles, but paramedic teams in rural locations frequently travel even more in a shift.<br>
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<br>Latest figures show the typical action time in England for the most dangerous 'category-one' ambulance calls is seven minutes and 52 seconds - compared to an [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/jobs-listing/) target of seven minutes.<br>
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<br>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 satisfy their response targets. With these challenges it is ridiculous to sidetrack NHS workers from their jobs with impractical Net Zero targets.<br>
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<br>West Midlands Ambulance service released the very first totally electric emergency situation ambulance 2020<br>
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<br>Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' plan to energize all UK ambulances<br>
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<br>'Time, planning and expense are entering into buying electric automobiles and developing battery chargers - a number of which will never ever be set up - rather of enhancing action times.<br>
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<br>'Even more worrying is the difficulty of upgrading the grid in time to fulfill the extra need.<br>
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<br>'This is yet another case of climate policy racing ahead of technology with shocking outcomes for clients and taxpayers.'<br>
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<br>England's first electric ambulance started operating in the West Midlands in 2020. Another 8 will be provided this year to be used in city areas such as Birmingham.<br>
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<br>West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy percent of our area is primarily rural and this continues to be the most significant consider our transfer to electric - having the range to run in locations where cars can do 200 in a shift.'<br>
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<br>East of England Ambulance Service has actually been trialling three electric ambulances because 2023, but has not utilized them to transfer guests. Another 8 will be provided to the service this year.<br>
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<br>The Department of Health said: 'New electric ambulances will save the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'<br>
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<br>The NHS stated: 'It is right we look for sustainable options when they enhance client care and conserve the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not impact reaction times, [and] are cutting emissions, maintenance and fuel expenses.'<br>
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