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# 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## Portabull electric cold storage units have the advantage over outdated diesel reefers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%](https://www.portabull.com/diesel-vs-electric#calculator).

![Favicon](https://www.portabull.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Icons/Favicon.png?width=20&height=20&name=Favicon.png) Diesel-powered storage is more costly and produces more CO2

![Favicon](https://www.portabull.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Icons/Favicon.png?width=20&height=20&name=Favicon.png) Traditional diesel reefers release nitrogen oxide and particulate matter

![Favicon](https://www.portabull.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Icons/Favicon.png?width=20&height=20&name=Favicon.png)Portabull electric reefers are 80% cheaper to operate and produce 60% less CO2.

![Favicon](https://www.portabull.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Icons/Favicon.png?width=20&height=20&name=Favicon.png)If you are pursuing sustainability and ESG goals, [Portabull can get you there faster](https://www.portabull.com/sustainability/?hsLang=en).

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

![Temperature Set Point Range](https://www.portabull.com/hubfs/Temperature%20Set%20Point%20Range.png)

### 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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Flat or grooved floors

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Safety alarms and interior releases

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24/7 support

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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](https://www.portabull.com/sustainability/?hsLang=en)!

## See why Prasek's chose electric cold storage over diesel—and what they saved

Prasek's Family Smokehouse in El Campo, TX, needed a better temporary cold storage solution than diesel refrigerated trailers. To keep up with customer demand and slash operating expenses at the same time, there was only one answer: Portabull electric cold storage containers. Click below to see the full case study, including the incredible operational savings.

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## 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](https://www.portabull.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/40%20Electric%20Cold%20Storage%20Containers.png?width=400&height=300&name=40%20Electric%20Cold%20Storage%20Containers.png)

Our largest units, these [electric 40ft reefer units and refrigerated containers](https://www.portabull.com/rentals/40ft-container/?hsLang=en) 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](https://www.portabull.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/53%20Hybrid%20Cold%20Storage%20Trailers.png?width=400&height=300&name=53%20Hybrid%20Cold%20Storage%20Trailers.png)

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](https://www.portabull.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/40%20Electric%20Cold%20Storage%20Containers.png?width=400&height=300&name=40%20Electric%20Cold%20Storage%20Containers.png)

Our largest units, these [electric 40ft reefer units and refrigerated containers](https://www.portabull.com/rentals/40ft-container/?hsLang=en) 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](https://www.portabull.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/53%20Hybrid%20Cold%20Storage%20Trailers.png?width=400&height=300&name=53%20Hybrid%20Cold%20Storage%20Trailers.png)

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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