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<br>Health Secretary Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' Net Zero plan to energize all UK ambulances within 15 years.<br> |
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<br>The cash-strapped [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) is preparing to abandon all its diesel ambulances and install almost 5,000 charging points at health centers and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered cars.<br> |
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<br>Health chiefs have actually declined to reveal how much the brand-new ambulances will cost, however main figures seen by the Mail on Sunday reveal it will cost ₤ 100million just to update the grid and electrical infrastructure required for charging points.<br> |
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<br>The MoS can also reveal there are currently just two electric-powered ambulances getting travelers in England - compared with more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.<br> |
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<br>There are 160 other electrical emergency situation lorries for paramedics, including 2 vehicles, 16 reaction vans and 3 motorbikes.<br> |
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<br>The most current electrical ambulances have a variety of as much as 200 miles, but paramedic teams in backwoods often take a trip further in a shift.<br> |
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<br>Latest figures show the typical response time in England for the most dangerous 'category-one' ambulance calls is 7 minutes and 52 seconds - compared to an NHS target of seven minutes.<br> |
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<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 action targets. With these difficulties it is absurd to sidetrack NHS workers from their tasks with impractical Net Zero targets.<br> |
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<br>West Midlands Ambulance service introduced the first totally electrical emergency ambulance 2020<br> |
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<br>Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' plan to amaze all UK ambulances<br> |
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<br>'Time, planning and expense are going into buying electrical automobiles and building battery chargers - a number of which will never ever be set up - instead of enhancing reaction times.<br> |
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<br>'Much more concerning is the difficulty of upgrading the grid in time to meet the extra demand.<br> |
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<br>'This is yet another case of environment policy racing ahead of technology with shocking results for clients and taxpayers.'<br> |
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<br>England's very first electrical ambulance started operating in the West Midlands in 2020. Another 8 will be delivered this year to be used in metropolitan locations such as Birmingham.<br> |
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<br>West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy percent of our location is mainly rural and this continues to be the greatest factor in our transfer to electrical - having the range to operate in areas where vehicles can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'<br> |
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<br>East of England Ambulance Service has been trialling three electrical ambulances because 2023, but has actually not used them to transfer guests. Another 8 will be provided to the service this year.<br> |
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<br>The Department of Health stated: 'New electrical ambulances will save the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'<br> |
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<br>The [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) said: 'It is right we look for sustainable alternatives when they enhance patient care and conserve the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not affect response times, [and] are cutting emissions, upkeep and fuel expenses.'<br> |
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