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+<br>Health Secretary Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' Net Zero plan to amaze all  within 15 years.<br>
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>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.<br>[askmoney.com](https://www.askmoney.com/insurance/find-my-nhs-number?ad=dirN&qo=paaIndex&o=1465803&origq=nhs)
+<br>There are 160 other electric emergency cars for paramedics, consisting of two automobiles, 16 action vans and three motorbikes.<br>
+<br>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.<br>[consumersearch.com](https://www.consumersearch.com/technology/discover-convenience-accessing-nhs-number-online?ad=dirN&qo=serpIndex&o=740007&origq=nhs)
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>West Midlands Ambulance service released the very first completely electric emergency situation ambulance 2020<br>
+<br>Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' plan to energize all UK ambulances<br>
+<br>'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.<br>
+<br>'Even more worrying is the challenge of upgrading the grid in time to satisfy the extra demand.<br>
+<br>'This is yet another case of climate policy racing ahead of innovation with shocking outcomes for patients and taxpayers.'<br>
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>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.'<br>
+<br>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.<br>
+<br>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.'<br>
+<br>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.'<br>
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