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<br>Health Secretary Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' Net Zero plan to amaze all UK ambulances within 15 years.<br>
<br>The cash-strapped NHS is preparing to desert all its diesel ambulances and install nearly 5,000 charging points at health centers and ambulance to power a fleet of electric-powered vehicles.<br>
<br>Health chiefs have actually refused to expose how much the new ambulances will cost, however main figures seen by the Mail on Sunday reveal it will cost ₤ 100million just to upgrade the grid and electrical infrastructure required for charging points.<br>
<br>The MoS can also 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 electrical emergency situation vehicles for paramedics, consisting of 2 vehicles, 16 response vans and three motorbikes.<br>
<br>The current electric ambulances have a variety of approximately 200 miles, however paramedic teams in backwoods often take a trip even more in a shift.<br>
<br>Latest figures show the typical action time in England for the most lethal 'category-one' ambulance calls is seven minutes and 52 seconds - compared to an NHS target of 7 minutes.<br>
<br>Last night Nick Timothy MP, former chief of personnel to ex-prime minister Theresa May, stated: 'Ambulance services have actually been struggling to satisfy their action targets. With these difficulties it is ridiculous to distract [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/mission/) employees from their tasks with unrealistic Net Zero targets.<br>
<br>West Midlands Ambulance service launched the first fully electrical emergency ambulance 2020<br>
<br>Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' plan to energize all UK ambulances<br>
<br>'Time, planning and cost are entering into purchasing electric automobiles and constructing battery chargers - many of which will never be installed - rather of enhancing reaction times.<br>
<br>'Much more worrying is the obstacle of upgrading the grid in time to fulfill the additional demand.<br>
<br>'This is yet another case of environment policy racing ahead of innovation with stunning results for patients and taxpayers.'<br>
<br>England's first electric ambulance started operating in the West Midlands in 2020. Another 8 will be provided this year to be utilized in urban areas such as Birmingham.<br>
<br>West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy percent of our location is mainly rural and this continues to be the greatest consider our relocate to electric - having the variety to run in locations where automobiles can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'<br>
<br>East of England Ambulance Service has actually been trialling 3 electrical ambulances because 2023, however has actually not used them to transfer guests. Another eight will be delivered to the service this year.<br>
<br>The Department of Health stated: 'New electrical ambulances will conserve the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'<br>
<br>The [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/mission/) said: 'It is right we seek sustainable options when they improve patient care and conserve the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not affect response times, [and] are cutting emissions, upkeep and fuel costs.'<br>
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