Proof of Usefulness Report

Remora

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+590
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Remora is a legitimate, high-profile ClimateTech startup (YC W21, $117M+ funding) developing mobile carbon capture for semi-trucks and locomotives. While the project itself demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, technical innovation, and verified B2B traction (partnerships with Ryder, Union Pacific), the specific submission provided was of extremely low quality. The submitter ('SilentKeeper') made false claims ('most people have used my product') and provided no verifiable details. The score reflects the strong external reality of the project, significantly penalized by the poor quality and inaccuracy of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+190
Audience Reach Impact+96
Technical Innovation+108
Evidence Of Traction+135
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+621.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+590

Project Details

Description
We're building a device that captures a semi-truck’s carbon emissions directly from the tailpipe. We'll sell the CO2 to end-users, and share that revenue with our customers, so our device will create a new revenue stream for our customers while reducing their emissions.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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