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Health Secretary Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' Net Zero strategy to energize all UK ambulances within 15 years.

The cash-strapped NHS is preparing to abandon all its diesel ambulances and set up almost 5,000 charging points at health centers and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered cars.

Health chiefs have declined to expose just how much the brand-new ambulances will cost, but main figures seen by the Mail on Sunday expose it will cost ₤ 100million just to upgrade the grid and electrical facilities needed for charging points.

The MoS can likewise reveal there are presently just 2 electric-powered ambulances choosing up guests in England - compared with more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.

There are 160 other electric emergency situation automobiles for paramedics, including 2 automobiles, 16 action vans and 3 motorcycles.

The newest electrical ambulances have a variety of up to 200 miles, but paramedic teams in rural areas typically travel even more in a shift.

Latest figures reveal the typical response time in England for the most dangerous 'category-one' ambulance calls is seven minutes and 52 seconds - compared to an NHS target of 7 minutes.

Last night Nick Timothy MP, previous chief of staff to ex-prime minister Theresa May, stated: 'Ambulance services have actually been struggling to fulfill their reaction targets. With these obstacles it is unreasonable to distract NHS workers from their tasks with unrealistic Net Zero targets.

West Midlands Ambulance service launched the very first fully electric emergency situation ambulance 2020

Wes Streeting faced calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' strategy to electrify all UK ambulances

'Time, preparation and expense are going into purchasing electrical lorries and building battery chargers - much of which will never ever be installed - rather of improving reaction times.

'Much more concerning is the obstacle of updating the grid in time to meet the additional demand.

'This is yet another case of environment policy racing ahead of innovation with stunning results for patients and taxpayers.'

England's very first electric ambulance began operating in the West Midlands in 2020. Another eight will be provided this year to be used in metropolitan areas such as Birmingham.

West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy per cent of our area is primarily rural and this continues to be the most significant consider our move to electric - having the variety to run in areas where vehicles can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'

East of England Ambulance Service has actually been trialling three electrical ambulances considering that 2023, but has not utilized them to transfer passengers. Another 8 will be delivered to the service this year.

The Department of Health stated: 'New electrical ambulances will conserve the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in .'

The NHS said: 'It is right we seek sustainable options when they enhance client care and conserve the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not affect response times, [and] are cutting emissions, maintenance and fuel costs.'

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