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<br>Health Secretary Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'unreasonable' Net Zero strategy to electrify all UK ambulances within 15 years.<br>
<br>The cash-strapped NHS is 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 automobiles.<br>
<br>Health chiefs have refused to reveal just how much the 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 infrastructure needed for charging points.<br>
<br>The MoS can likewise reveal there are presently just two electric-powered ambulances getting guests in England - compared with more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.<br>
<br>There are 160 other electrical emergency lorries for paramedics, including two cars, 16 reaction vans and 3 motorcycles.<br>
<br>The most current electrical ambulances have a variety of approximately 200 miles, but paramedic teams in backwoods often travel further in a shift.<br>
<br>Latest figures reveal the typical reaction time in England for the most life-threatening 'category-one' ambulance calls is 7 minutes and 52 seconds - compared to an NHS 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 struggling to fulfill their action targets. With these obstacles it is ridiculous to sidetrack [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) employees from their jobs with unrealistic Net Zero targets.<br>
<br>West Midlands Ambulance service launched the first totally electrical emergency situation ambulance 2020<br>
<br>Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' strategy to energize all UK ambulances<br>
<br>'Time, planning and expense are going into buying electric vehicles and constructing chargers - many of which will never ever be installed - instead of enhancing action times.<br>
<br>'A lot more worrying is the challenge of upgrading the grid in time to meet the extra demand.<br>
<br>'This is yet another case of environment policy racing ahead of technology with stunning outcomes for patients and taxpayers.'<br>
<br>England's very first electric ambulance began running in the West Midlands in 2020. Another 8 will be provided this year to be used in city areas such as Birmingham.<br>
<br>West Midlands Ambulance Service said: 'Seventy per cent of our location is generally rural and this continues to be the biggest element in our relocate to electrical - having the variety to operate in locations where vehicles can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'<br>
<br>East of England Ambulance Service has been trialling 3 electric ambulances since 2023, however has not used them to carry travelers. Another 8 will be delivered to the service this year.<br>
<br>The Department of Health stated: 'New electric ambulances will conserve the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'<br>
<br>The [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) stated: 'It is right we look for sustainable options when they improve patient care and conserve the taxpayer money. Electric ambulances will not impact response times, [and] are cutting emissions, maintenance and fuel costs.'<br>
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