A new report on global warming has claimed that developing greener car parts for a variety of different types of vehicle could help to play a part in reducing the UK’s impact on the planet.

The paper produced by the Committee on Climate Change and submitted to parliament suggested working on producing more eco-friendly petrol and diesel models, as well as focusing on the widespread introduction of electric autos and hydrogen fuel cell models, would allow the country to cut its carbon footprint.

It was also recommended that changing consumer behaviour could have environmental benefits.

Paul Everitt, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), welcomed the report.

He stated: "The Committee recognises that a portfolio of technologies will deliver emissions reductions in the medium term."

In other news, SMMT recently claimed the government’s scrappage incentive scheme helped to boost sales of new cars across the UK in September.

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