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<br>Health Secretary Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' Net Zero plan to energize all UK ambulances within 15 years.<br>
<br>The cash-strapped [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/jobs-listing/) is preparing to desert all its diesel ambulances and set up practically 5,000 points at healthcare facilities and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered automobiles.<br>
<br>Health chiefs have 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 simply to upgrade the grid and electrical facilities required for charging points.<br>
<br>The MoS can likewise reveal there are presently just 2 electric-powered ambulances getting guests in England - compared to more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.<br>
<br>There are 160 other electric emergency cars for paramedics, including two cars and trucks, 16 action vans and 3 motorbikes.<br>[ask.com](https://www.ask.com/news/make-time-tips-booking-appointments-nhs?ad=dirN&qo=serpIndex&o=740004&origq=nhs)
<br>The most recent electrical ambulances have a series of approximately 200 miles, but paramedic crews in backwoods frequently take a trip further in a shift.<br>
<br>Latest figures show the average response time in England for the most deadly 'category-one' ambulance calls is 7 minutes and 52 seconds - compared with an [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/jobs-listing/) target of 7 minutes.<br>
<br>Last night Nick Timothy MP, previous chief of personnel to ex-prime minister Theresa May, said: 'Ambulance services have actually been having a hard time to satisfy their response targets. With these obstacles it is unreasonable to distract NHS employees from their tasks with unrealistic Net Zero targets.<br>
<br>West Midlands Ambulance service introduced the first completely electric emergency ambulance 2020<br>
<br>Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'unreasonable' strategy to electrify all UK ambulances<br>
<br>'Time, preparation and expense are going into buying electric vehicles and constructing chargers - much of which will never be installed - instead of improving response times.<br>
<br>'A lot more concerning is the challenge of upgrading the grid in time to satisfy the extra need.<br>
<br>'This is yet another case of climate policy racing ahead of technology with shocking outcomes for patients and taxpayers.'<br>
<br>England's first electrical ambulance began operating in the West Midlands in 2020. Another eight will be provided this year to be utilized in city areas such as Birmingham.<br>
<br>West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy per cent of our location is primarily rural and this continues to be the greatest aspect in our transfer to electric - having the variety to operate in locations where lorries can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'<br>[ask.com](https://www.ask.com/news/make-time-tips-booking-appointments-nhs?ad=dirN&qo=serpIndex&o=740004&origq=nhs)
<br>East of England Ambulance Service has actually been trialling three electric ambulances given that 2023, however has not used them to transfer guests. Another 8 will be delivered to the service this year.<br>
<br>The Department of Health stated: 'New electric ambulances will save the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'<br>
<br>The NHS stated: 'It is right we seek sustainable alternatives when they enhance patient care and conserve the taxpayer money. Electric ambulances will not affect action times, [and] are cutting emissions, maintenance and fuel costs.'<br>
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