00:00A rapid electric vehicle charger has been installed at University Hospital of North
00:05Tees, supporting North East Ambulance Services plans for a greener fleet.
00:09The dual charger can power vehicles operating across Teesside and joins a growing NHS charging
00:15network.
00:17NEAS has more than 600 vehicles across the region.
00:20Government funding of £2.2 million will provide 46 fast charging ports at seven ambulance
00:27stations.
00:27NEAS says vehicles should reach 80% charge in around 15 minutes.
00:33The service says reliable charging infrastructure is essential as it explores electric ambulances.
00:39The investment also supports wider NHS efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
00:44NEAS SAYS
