# Daphna Langer Is Building The Tesla of Rail, and This is Why You Should Pay Attention

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Podcast: [Science Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/science-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6365658)
Published: 2026-04-25T16:00:47+00:00
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/daphna-langer-is-building-the-tesla-of-rail-and-this-is-why-you-should-pay-attention . Voltify CEO Daphna Langer is rethinking rail energy systems, aiming to reduce costs and transform freight infrastructure through smarter energy optimization. Check more stories related to science at: https://hackernoon.com/c/science . You can also check exclusive content about #voltify-rail-energy , #tesla-of-rail-innovation , #daphna-langer , #rail-energy-cost-optimization , #rail-systems-optimization , #climate-tech , #next-generation-rail-systems , #good-company , and more. This story was written by: @jonstojanjournalist . Learn more about this writer by checking @jonstojanjournalist's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . Daphna Langer is building Voltify to transform freight rail energy systems. Instead of improving trains, Voltify optimizes energy as a managed layer, reducing costs and boosting efficiency. Backed by funding and recognition like Forbes 30 Under 30, the startup targets one of rail’s biggest inefficiencies: energy consumption.

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