Deutsche Post DHL's road fleet of approximately 80,000 vehicles consists mainly of commercial vehicles classified as either "small commercial vehicles", "light trucks" or "heavy trucks". In 2012, some 4,000 vehicles with innovative, climate-friendly technologies were added to the fleet, thus increasing the fleet's total number of eco-efficient vehicles to 8,500. This development is set to increase in the future. Pilot programs provide valuable insights into the newest technologies and their suitability for use in our operations and help us develop and hone our technology strategy. Our customers also benefit from our innovation expertise, which is directly translated into our range of green products.