Diesel vs. Electric Cold Storage: What’s the Difference?


Portabull’s electric-powered cold storage containers help optimize operations by reducing emissions and cutting costs.

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Portabull electric cold storage units have the advantage over outdated diesel reefers

What are the benefits of switching to electric reefers?

For temporary on-site cold storage, electric-powered containers and hybrid-powered trailers from Portabull are more efficient and cost effective than any diesel reefers. You can drastically reduce or eliminate fuel consumption, fuel delivery costs, and engine run-time costs, as well as slash harmful emissions. The result? Cold storage operational cost savings of 80% and emissions reduction of 60%.

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FaviconPortabull electric reefers are 80% cheaper to operate and produce 60% less CO2.

FaviconIf you are pursuing sustainability and ESG goals, Portabull can get you there faster.

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Portabull's electric cold reefers are mechanically and structurally durable.

Temperature Set Point Range

Consistent cooling 

Our units reach set points quickly and stay there 

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Custom built 

Reefers and trailers built for cold storage purposes 

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Reliable power

Easy electrical power eliminates costly refueling 

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Reduced leakage

Solid construction stops the air leakage typical in diesels 

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“How do Portabull’s electric cold reefers help my business?”

Don’t settle for diesel reefers when you can thrive with our cost-efficient refrigerator trailers. Made just for temporary on-site storage, our electric cold storage containers and hybrid reefer trailers feature benefits like:

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Interior lights

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Easy-open doors

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Flat or grooved floors

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Safety alarms and interior releases

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24/7 support

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No-cost maintenance

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Cost and emission comparison between diesel and electric cold storage

Here’s the cost and emissions you can expect to incur in 12 months of usage.

 

Standard
Diesel Unit

Portabull
Electric Unit

Diesel Fuel

$33,290

$0

Engine Run-time

$12,960

$0

Fuel Delivery

$14,400

$0

Electricity

$0

$10,646

Carbon

97 tons

38 tons

 

That adds up to an 80% savings in cold storage operational costs, and a 60% reduction in cold storage carbon emissions!

Why choose Portabull Cold Storage?

Flexible, affordable temporary on-site cold storage

Electric- and hybrid-powered cold storage is smart cold storage. With Portabull’s cutting-edge solutions, you can lower costs, increase profits, and maximize operational efficiency. Bring your organization closer to its sustainability and ESG goals, and reinvest more resources into your core business.

Plus, every cold storage solution Portabull provides is backed by 24/7 live support and no-cost maintenance from America’s #1 cold storage experts. If you want to move beyond the outdated diesel-powered reefers that are holding your business back, ask about our advanced storage units today.

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40ft Walk-In Electric Cold Storage Reefer Container

40 Electric Cold Storage Containers

Our largest units, these electric 40ft reefer units and refrigerated containers can refrigerate and freeze, and are a more affordable replacement for refrigerated trucks and diesel reefer trailers.

53ft Hybrid-Powered Refrigerated Trailer

53 Hybrid Cold Storage Trailers

For the ultimate in storage space and flexible power capabilities, try our hybrid 53' refrigerated trailers. Able to park at loading docks, these units provide the most capacity while minimizing costs.

40ft Walk-In Electric Cold Storage Reefer Container

40 Electric Cold Storage Containers

Our largest units, these electric 40ft reefer units and refrigerated containers can refrigerate and freeze, and are a more affordable replacement for refrigerated trucks and diesel reefer trailers.

53ft Hybrid-Powered Refrigerated Trailer

53 Hybrid Cold Storage Trailers

For the ultimate in storage space and flexible power capabilities, try our hybrid 53' refrigerated trailers. Able to park at loading docks, these units provide the most capacity while minimizing costs.

Why choose Portabull Cold Storage?

As your one-stop solution for on-site cold storage, we offer scalable containers, full logistics, transparent pricing, and 24/7 support. Count on us to make your cold storage solutions easy!

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