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Proof of Usefulness Report

Modal Group

Analysis completed on 3/17/2026

+35.1
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains major red flags and unverifiable, exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). Coupled with vague demographic answers ('everyone') and a suspiciously low 'all time marketcap' of 2.5M for an allegedly 17-year-old automotive company, the project lacks credible evidence of traction, resulting in a low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction-5.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness-2.5
Subtotal+39
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+35

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Mōdal is an elite group of mechatronics experts, providing transportation solutions for the AI-driven future. Their products are developed by a combination of mechanical, electrical, software, machine learning, and data engineers. Mōdal is committed to creating a streamlined travel and transport experience, providing efficiency, convenience, and safety. As proud partners of Tesla Owners Clubs worldwide, the Supercharger Official community, Charin EV standards group, and other industry expert groups, Mōdal enables the interconnectivity of the autonomous transportation future.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline