WEST Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has added two fully electric response cars to its ambulance fleet.
It follows the launch of the trust’s electric ambulance in October 2020, the first of its kind in the UK.
The new cars, both Jaguar I-Pace, will begin to be used over the coming weeks.
Manufacturer VCS Bradford was given the job of developing the Jags into capable response vehicles.
VCS managing director Mark Kerrigan said: “We have engaged in a programme with Jaguar, WMAS and operational user teams to produce a bespoke fit for purpose design.
“As always, WMAS has pushed the innovation envelope which has now resulted in the delivery of what we feel is a best in class, fully capable zero-emission response car.”
The chief executive of WMAS, Anthony Marsh, said he is thrilled to be at the forefront of developing ambulance technology.
“We have used aircraft-style technology and design to create the most hi-tech and lightest vehicles in the country,” he said.
