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Health Secretary Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' Net Zero plan to amaze all within 15 years.
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The cash-strapped NHS is preparing to desert all its diesel ambulances and set up practically 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 refused to reveal just how much the brand-new ambulances will cost, however official figures seen by the Mail on Sunday expose it will cost ₤ 100million simply to upgrade the grid and electrical infrastructure required for charging points.
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The MoS can also expose there are currently just 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 cars for paramedics, consisting of two automobiles, 16 action vans and three motorbikes.
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The current electrical ambulances have a variety of as much as 200 miles, but paramedic teams in rural areas often travel further in a shift.
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Latest figures reveal the average action time in England for the most lethal 'category-one' ambulance calls is seven minutes and 52 seconds - compared to an NHS target of seven minutes.
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Last night Nick Timothy MP, former chief of personnel to ex-prime minister Theresa May, stated: 'Ambulance services have actually been having a hard time to satisfy their reaction targets. With these obstacles it is ridiculous to distract NHS workers from their jobs with unrealistic Net Zero targets.
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West Midlands Ambulance service released the very first completely electric 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, preparation and expense are entering into buying electric vehicles and developing chargers - a number of which will never ever be set up - rather of enhancing response times.
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'Even more worrying is the challenge of upgrading the grid in time to satisfy the extra demand.
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'This is yet another case of climate policy racing ahead of innovation with shocking outcomes for patients and taxpayers.'
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England's very first electric ambulance started running in the West Midlands in 2020. Another eight will be provided this year to be used in metropolitan areas such as Birmingham.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy per cent of our area is primarily rural and this continues to be the greatest aspect in our relocate to electrical - having the variety to run in locations where lorries can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'
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East of England Ambulance Service has been trialling three electrical ambulances considering that 2023, but has actually not used them to transfer guests. Another 8 will be provided to the service this year.
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The Department of Health stated: 'New electrical ambulances will conserve the [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/mission/) ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'
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The [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) stated: 'It is right we seek sustainable alternatives when they enhance client care and save the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not affect action times, [and] are cutting emissions, maintenance and fuel expenses.'
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