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+<br> Wes Streeting dealt with 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 preparing to abandon all its diesel ambulances and install almost 5,000 charging points at medical facilities and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered vehicles.<br>
+<br>Health chiefs have actually refused to reveal how much the brand-new ambulances will cost, but official figures seen by the Mail on Sunday reveal it will cost ₤ 100million just to update the grid and electrical infrastructure needed for charging points.<br>
+<br>The MoS can also reveal there are currently 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 situation lorries for paramedics, consisting of two vehicles, 16 reaction vans and 3 motorbikes.<br>
+<br>The newest electric ambulances have a series of as much as 200 miles, however paramedic crews in rural locations typically take a trip even more in a shift.<br>
+<br>Latest figures reveal the typical reaction time in England for the most lethal '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 staff to ex-prime minister Theresa May, said: 'Ambulance services have actually been struggling to meet their reaction targets. With these obstacles it is absurd to distract NHS workers from their jobs with unrealistic Net Zero targets.<br>
+<br>West Midlands Ambulance service released the very first totally electric emergency situation ambulance 2020<br>
+<br>Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' strategy to amaze all UK ambulances<br>
+<br>'Time, planning and cost are entering into purchasing electrical cars and constructing battery chargers - a number of which will never be set up - instead of improving action times.<br>
+<br>'Even more worrying is the obstacle of upgrading the grid in time to meet the extra demand.<br>
+<br>'This is yet another case of climate policy racing ahead of technology with stunning outcomes for clients and taxpayers.'<br>
+<br>England's very first electrical ambulance began running in the West Midlands in 2020. Another 8 will be delivered this year to be utilized in city locations such as Birmingham.<br>
+<br>West Midlands Ambulance Service said: 'Seventy percent of our location is primarily rural and this continues to be the greatest consider our relocate to electrical - having the variety to operate in areas where automobiles can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'<br>
+<br>East of England Ambulance Service has been trialling three electrical ambulances given that 2023, however has actually not used them to transfer passengers. Another 8 will be provided to the service this year.<br>
+<br>The Department of Health said: 'New electric ambulances will save the [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'<br>
+<br>The [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) stated: 'It is right we look for sustainable alternatives when they improve patient 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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