Simulating the impact of policy, energy prices and technological progress on the passenger car fleet in Austria-A model based analysis 2010-2050

► We present a simulation model for future energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions in passenger car transport. ► We develop scenarios up to 2050 assuming two different policy schemes. ► Policy strongly affects energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions in passenger car transport. ► Policy can slow down growth in demand for passenger car transport. ► Policy can promote the diffusion of more efficient propulsion technologies and low carbon fuels.