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Health Secretary Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'unreasonable' Net Zero strategy to amaze all UK ambulances within 15 years.

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

Health chiefs have actually declined to reveal how much the new ambulances will cost, but main figures seen by the Mail on Sunday reveal it will cost ₤ 100million simply to update the grid and electrical facilities needed for charging points.

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

There are 160 other electric emergency situation cars for paramedics, consisting of 2 cars, 16 action vans and 3 motorbikes.

The most current electrical ambulances have a variety of up to 200 miles, however paramedic crews in backwoods typically travel further in a shift.

Latest figures reveal the average response 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.

Last night Nick Timothy MP, previous chief of staff to ex-prime minister Theresa May, said: 'Ambulance services have actually been having a hard time to fulfill their reaction targets. With these challenges it is ridiculous to distract NHS employees from their jobs with impractical Net Zero targets.

West Midlands Ambulance service released the very first fully electrical emergency ambulance 2020

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

'Time, planning and cost are going into purchasing electrical cars and constructing battery chargers - a lot of which will never ever be set up - rather of improving response times.

'Much more concerning is the obstacle of upgrading the grid in time to satisfy the additional demand.

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

England's first electric ambulance began operating in the West Midlands in 2020. Another 8 will be provided this year to be used in urban areas such as Birmingham.

West Midlands Ambulance Service stated: 'Seventy per cent of our location is mainly rural and this continues to be the biggest factor in our transfer to electric - having the variety to run in areas where lorries 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 actually not utilized them to transport travelers. Another eight will be provided to the service this year.

The Department of Health stated: 'New electric ambulances will save the NHS ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'

The NHS stated: 'It is right we seek sustainable options when they enhance patient care and conserve the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not impact action times, [and] are cutting emissions, upkeep and fuel expenses.'

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