Although it sounds like an odd choice, the London Ambulance Service has 42 Fast Response Units, all of which are Mustang Mach-Es. The model was chosen for a number of reasons, including the service's goal of having the lowest-emitting fleet of emergency vehicles.
Of course, low emissions are secondary to patient health and safety. As a result, the Mach-E's performance and ability to run a 12-hour shift without recharging were appealing.
In addition to the paint scheme and light bar, the crossovers feature a SYNC integration module. It allows the 15.5-inch infotainment system to switch from a traditional vehicle display to a screen that displays information from an ambulance computer located in the cargo area. This means the system can display emergency calls and relevant information as they come in.
Technology aside, the Mach-E can carry most of the same equipment as a traditional ambulance. However, the Fast Response Units are designed to get paramedics to the scene as quickly as possible, as a few minutes can mean the difference between life and death.
It's not immediately clear which variant the ambulances are based on, but the Mustang Mach-E Premium seems like the most likely candidate, as it has an extended-range battery that allows the model to travel up to 599 km (372 miles) on a single charge. The rear-wheel-drive UK variant has 290 hp (216 kW / 294 PS) and this enables it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.2 seconds.
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