Hi fellow Redditors!
First of all, we want to say a massive thank you to everyone for your incredible feedback on our app launch a few days ago. To be completely honest we had absolutely no idea whether anyone would even read our post let alone download the app but we’re super happy to say over the last few days we have had several hundred people download Goalquest and a bunch of people provided thoughts/feedback. Your thoughts/feedback on look & feel, usability etc. have been unbelievably helpful in helping us shape GoalQuest into an app that would be genuinely useful to you, or to anyone else who is looking to achieve their goals / general self improvement journey.
Upcoming updates
Based on your feedback, we’ve been hard at work implementing some key improvements. Here’s what we’ve updated from just the last few day’s feedback:

• Onboarding:
  • Reduced upfront requirements to enter data such as weight and height during onboarding
  • Added the ability to select "Other" as a gender
  • Fixed the issue with entering name/email on multiple lines
• Text & readability:
  • Increased font size for better readability
  • Increased the speed of the text in the speech bubbles
• Integrated Android gestures:
  • Made the Android back button work as expected in addition to the back button at the top left of the screen
  • You can now swipe from the right or left edge of the screen to go back a step, instead of using the back button at the top left
  • Added swipe left twice to exit the app, a feature many Android users are familiar with

The update is now available on android and should be available on iOS in the coming day
Feedback so far
A massive thank you to the people who gave great feedback. Here are some things people seemed to enjoy:

• The different approach to setting and achieving goals rather than a typical tick-off list
• The story & journey guide, rather than just an app that just lets you write / plan / schedule stuff
• The cute characters
• The fun / colourful / non-corporate design (one person did say it was 'childish' and 'non-professional' - which is completely OK and we appreciate hearing all feedback :) )
• Most have been loving the fun / colourful / non-corporate design... although, one person dubbed it "childish" and "non-professional." No hard feelings, though! We're all about embracing different opinions—it keeps things interesting and helps us make GoalQuest even better!

Future update suggestions
Features that people would like to see added:

• Connecting with apple/health, google fit, Garmin, FitBit etc.
• Widgets

Of course, this is the beginning not the end, so we're not stopping here! Moving forward, our plan is to regularly post updates about the improvements and features we're working on. Our goal is to build a product that people actually find useful and makes a tangible impact to their lives. We firmly believe in building this app alongside our users, and your feedback will continue to be a cornerstone of our development efforts.
Once again, thank you so much for everyone who downloaded GoalQuest and gave it a go, and a special thank you for those that gave valuable input, and a special special thank you to the few people who gave us an App Store / Play Store review 🌟 :) We genuinely appreciate everyone’s efforts and time!

I’m gonna lay out the whole context here, and it’s 2 years long so bear with me. A TL;DR isn’t really possible as there’s so much important context to whether or not IATA.
We’ve been married almost 10 years and she’s from overseas. She came here through our marriage. We were happy and doing extremely well for ourselves.
The problem started to 2 years ago. My friends wedding. Afterward we went out and then went to another friends house to continue partying. At the party one of the wedding guests started having a pity party about how he’s depressed because all these happy couples are around and he’s single.
For context. This guy is weird. He’s disrespectful to women, capitalizes on captive audiences (waitresses most often), and is overall a loser. He’s got a good job but that’s about it.
My wife, listens to his sob story and says “I have a sister!” and immediately starts FaceTiming her sister. This is something I’ve said isn’t okay. We’re not tinder, and we’re not matchmakers.
Beyond that her sister has a history of treating her poorly. She constantly told my wife she’s stupid growing up, well into adulthood. She blocked my wife for a whole year because my wife called her and told her not to go on boats with men she doesn’t know. Told my wife to live like she doesn’t have a sister. For a whole year I consoled my wife a couple times a week.
Anyways we were both drunk and with people so I’m not gonna start a fight right there. I figure I’ll talk to her about it maturely later. So I do. In the meantime, I switch to speaking Arabic with her sister and tell her this isn’t okay and isn’t what she wants.
Her and my wife to this day claim I was happy and supportive. They claim I was too drunk to remember. But there’s a few things wrong with this. I drove home, I take drinking and driving VERY seriously and would never, ever do it. In fact, if I know I’ve drank too much, I’ll hand my keys to a friend before the liquor starts hitting, just to avoid any possibility of making that bad decision.
Secondly, I switched to Arabic. I’m white. Arabic is a language I learned. When I speak it, I speak it very, very deliberately and remember the conversations perfectly. I know exactly what I said.
Anyways, when I talk to my wife later, I’m told how it’s wrong to prevent her from helping her sister and how her sister really likes this guy. A guy she talked to for 5 minutes. I told her it’s wrong to think of it as “helping” her sister in the first place and that her sister is a grown woman who can find her own partner.
So my wife says “okay I’ll tell my sister to stop talking to him”. That was the end of it. Or so I thought.
A few weeks later I’m at a different event and this guy let it slip they’re still talking. Immediately I’m upset and text my wife about how she lied to me.
She said her sister was really falling in love with this guy and separating them would be wrong. She said she did tell her sis to block him but when her sis went into a depression she told her she can unblock him and talk to him, behind my back.
Upset I told her we need to talk about going behind my back and how disrespectful of my boundaries this whole ordeal was. She said “it’s okay I’ll tell her to block him again”.
Over. Or so I thought for the next few months. A few months later I again am at an event with this guy and this time he’s smart enough to lie about them talking. But I’m a salesman and a bullshitter. You can’t bullshit me unless I trust you. I knew immediately he was lying but I let it go. I did ask my wife and she said no they’re not talking. So I believed her.
Well, a year and a half goes by. In that time her sister and her fought about how her sister could come to the US. We said we’d help her but it’s a lengthy process. At the time I had little animosity toward her sister and would’ve loved to see her come here and be near my wife again. She wasn’t happy with that and said it takes too long. This is her sister’s mindset.
Anyway. Her sister gets a B1 visa in the meantime, temporary business visitor and wants to come visit my wife. Lies through her teeth about her intentions to the immigration officer, telling them she wants to stay 90 days. They approve her for 60.
So we file for an extension ASAP so she can visit for 3 months. Staying with us the whole time. I wanted her to have fun on her visit so I arrange for my friends and I to go out. This guy shows up. She talked to him and told him our plans.
Immediately they disappear into the casino and come back holding hands and all kinds of PDA. I’m fuming because I know she’s a conniving word I won’t say here. I don’t say anything though and we go through the night and I let it go so I can have fun.
The next day he’s picking her up from my house and they’re out for the whole day. The next time my wife is off work, same story. Well, I thought you were here to visit her? And that’s where I put my foot down.
I got told it was wrong to try and control her, wrong to try and separate them, etc. etc. etc. Finally she blocks his number and he calls from a separate number. I turn off her SIM card because I’m not gonna support her going behind my back in my own home. He calls me and tells me he really loves her and just wishes I’d accept it.
I tell him very plainly I will never, ever accept it because it all stemmed from him, her, and my wife going behind my back. Primarily my wife, as she’s the only one of the three I should be able to trust is telling me the truth.
At this point, I feel as if my wife had an emotional affair, although it’s with her own family. She repeatedly chose to go behind my back, against a boundary I had told her repeatedly before this situation at my friend’s wedding after party ever transpired. If that’s not an emotional affair, I don’t know what is.
So I tell him bluntly to not call me anymore and I’m not going to change my stance, and his feelings don’t mean shit to me. He started to give me a sob story about how we’re friends and he I should be happy for him and I cut him off and told him to save his breath.
My wife is upset at me for how I talked to him. Another emotional affair. Trying to protect the feelings of this dude.
The next day, while my wife is at work I’m eating lunch at our dinner table and studying schoolwork her sister comes to the table and starts talking to me about this guy asking if I talked to him and I tell her plainly I did and what I told him.
She goes into a story about how she really loves him, she’s an adult woman and I shouldn’t be intervening etc. I told her I agree I shouldn’t ever have been involved and neither should my wife. I told her to save her breath with any talk of her feelings because I don’t care. She started crying telling me I’m cruel etc.
I told her at this point I’m done being nice. I’ve been lied to for 2 years and it’s over. I’m done being my laid back self and I’ve been pushed repeatedly and I’m standing up for my marriage and my boundaries.
I did turn her SIM card back on so she could call my wife and I, her hosts.
The next morning I wake up to my wife in tears calling me to her sisters room. Her sister is bawling her eyes out and packing her bags to go home. I talk her sister into coming for a car ride with my wife and I to talk things out.
Immediately in the car my wife starts berating her sister about how she’s selling her for a man and a whole host of other things. I calm my wife down and tell her that’s not okay to say to her sister. Because against what they thought I don’t want and would’ve never wanted this to cause a separation between them. I know how much my wife values family.
In the car her sister tells me she really loves this guy and that she can see them being a family one day etc. etc. etc. I tell her plainly don’t ever bring him around my house, if they do marry and have kids, don’t ever bring them around my house, and don’t consider me her brother in law because I will never do anything for her again after she goes home.
My wife is shocked, she’s shocked and they both wonder how I could be so cruel. I said I’m over it. I’m over hearing about this guy, I’m over being used, and I will never again trust her. She said she understands and resumes talking to this guy.
A few days later we’re in the car going to a family event with my family and I get asked if he can come. I said no, very politely. I said no, he’s not part of my family. I was told how terrible I am, and my wife and her sister both jump out of my car in a bad part of Chicago, an area neither of them know.
My wife calls my family and tells them I kicked them out of the car. So my family starts blowing up my phone screaming at me. Once I explained the situation my family said they’ll come pick them up but I hung around and kept driving by to make sure they were okay. Eventually my wife calls me and says they’ll get in.
So I pull over and they open the doors and my wife goes “I’m scared I don’t feel comfortable getting in the car with you”. So I drive away pissed off. This is a 85,000 car in a bad part of the city where carjackings happen every other day.
I go park somewhere but keep an eye on them to make sure they stay safe. A homeless guy passed them and my wife calls me to come get her. So I do and we go home.
Again her sister packs her shit and cries that she’s going home. I tell her to relax, sleep on it and we’ll talk in the morning. She does eventually and in the morning she decides she’ll stay.
A week goes by and I hear nothing about this guy from her. My friends and I all joked about him and made light fun of him. He caught wind of it and cried to my wife’s sister who told my wife, who came to me and aggressively told me to stop and leave them both alone. I got pissed off because this was a private convo between me and my friends and if he heard it and got his feelings hurt it’s on him.
This spiraled into a huge argument with me, my wife, and her sister. In the argument I asked her sister plainly if she planned to leave at the 90 day mark. She said no.
So I kicked her out of our house. Her and my wife went for a walk and I yelled out the front door to get her shit to the curb before the walk before I do, because if she doesn’t do it herself it’ll be thrown on the wet ground. They both thought I was joking before then I assume. Her sister comes in and packs her stuff and gets out. I said if you plan on staying here illegally it won’t be in my house. If the choose is between here or the streets, it’ll be the streets.
She went to stay with the boyfriend and his parents. His parents must not have liked her too much because within a couple weeks they made them both move out.
This was in January of this year.
Since then, I’ve been repeatedly goaded into accepting this. My wife has tried to get me to visit her sister, etc.
It came to a head recently at a wedding we went to for another friend. Her sister and this guy were there. I didn’t say a word to either one the entire night and all was fine.
Except my wife spent the whole night at their table because he wouldn’t dance or do anything to have fun. She can’t handle the idea that her sister might find something she doesn’t like about this guy. She has to be there just in case the relationship goes on life support.
This pisses me off, obviously. She’s more invested in their relationship than she’s been in ours for the past 2 years. Grown adults.
Well, today she was going to her sisters house. She had 2 bags. An ulta bag and a discovery bag. I asked what that is, and she said it’s for her sister. She pulled out taco shells and said it’s just small stuff she wants her to try. But I could see through the bag and saw beauty products. I’m not an idiot.
I looked in when she went to the bathroom and saw a fucking armoire full of shit. I looked at the receipt. $300. I was fucking livid.
I continued getting ready for work and said “her husband can’t buy her that?”. It’s confrontational, yes. But I said it politely, and was open to talking about it.
I get met with immediately hostility. I never raised my voice but I made it very clear I wasn’t being nice about this or anything anymore.
I told her “maybe she could pay you back and find you a new husband”. I’m going to give her a choice. Me or her sister now. Because this has gotten fucking ridiculous.
We pay for her to come here. She hired an immigration lawyer apparently, but doesn’t have money to pay me back for the flight or even pay for the Ubers they take or anything. My wife is trying to make up for this losers shortcomings. He’s too much of an idiot to see that her sister is using him.
By the way, this isn’t her first fiance. It’s not even her first western fiance. She’s been engaged to at least 3 different guys. One from France, another from Belgium, and a third from Canada before this guy. She was looking to immigrate. He’s a fucking idiot though so, oh well.
My wife’s sister is very materialistic. My wife is fortunately down to earth but is so far up her sisters ass because she thinks if she doesn’t do everything her sister wants that her sister will cut her from her life again. Which is exactly what would happen.
I told her that’s on her sister. I’m not asking her to never talk to her sister. I’m asking her to stop treating her sister like she’s a child and putting their relationship before ours. Stop bending over backwards for a grown woman who will throw you away the moment you’re inconvenient.
But it’ll never happen it seems and it’s the reason I’m strongly considering divorcing her. I’m over this fucking shit. Oh, and by the way, my wife claims that she’s scared of me etc. now when she tells the story to other people.
I have never and would never hit my wife. I’ve never given her any reason to be afraid of me. So to put that out there on me is absolutely fucking bullshit and I’ve lost all trust in her.
AITAH?

Hi everyone, I’m a songwriter and guitarist in the San Gabriel Valley. My music mostly lives along a spectrum with rock at one end and R&B at the other.
I just completed a short (and very homemade) demo album and am looking to find collaborator(s) to take the next steps. You can hear them on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/branden-frankel-966455525/sets/demo-album
At the very least, I’m hoping to find a singer, male or female, to replace my vocals on these demos. I'm open to changing keys, etc. to get a final product.
The end goal is to put together a band to record and play this and other music. I’m also open to others performing my music if it makes sense.
Full disclosure: I’m 45 years old and look every day of it. But I’ve got lots more material, and I’m very open to collaborating on songwriting.
If you like what you hear, email me at [brandenfrankel@gmail.com](mailto:brandenfrankel@gmail.com).
Not looking for hired guns, btw.
Thanks and good luck to you!

I'm a janitor. I clean office buildings. Someone keeps stealing products out of my closet and off of my trash cans. They mainly steal trash bags, but I have also lost mops, brooms, and dustpans. My closet has a lock, but the people in the building also have a key because the hot water heater is also in my closet. It annoys me because there are about 15 to 20 other people in the building and every single one of them smiles in my face and greets me in passing. It has to be one of them, but I don't know which one is doing it. I have to call my supervisor to bring me more supplies whenever it happens and it's stressful for me to do that because I have anxiety and talking to people on the phone is troublesome. I just don't understand the mindset of the thief/thieves.

Hi everyone, I’m a songwriter and guitarist in the San Gabriel Valley. My music mostly lives along a spectrum with rock at one end and R&B at the other.
I just completed a short (and very homemade) demo album and am looking to find collaborator(s) to take the next steps. You can hear them on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/branden-frankel-966455525/sets/demo-album
At the very least, I’m hoping to find a singer, male or female, to replace my vocals on these demos. I'm open to changing keys, etc. to get a final product.
The end goal is to put together a band to record and play this and other music. I’m also open to others performing my music if it makes sense.
Full disclosure: I’m 45 years old and look every day of it. But I’ve got lots more material, and I’m very open to collaborating on songwriting.
If you like what you hear, email me at brandenfrankel@gmail.com.
Not looking for hired guns, btw.
Thanks and good luck to you!

My boss "jim" and I don't have a natural chemistry. We constantly miscommunication. Like we both speak two different languages.
If we met one another outside of work. We would never be friends just bc our personalities are so different. My personality is too "big". I'm professional but I get very excited about new ideas and projects and I love working hard and what's worse - I'm enthusiastic about working hard.
He is very introverted. And just has the opposite demeanor.
I recognized early enough on that I should scale myself back with him and that less was more.
But no matter what I do - I'm always doing it wrong or I'm doing the wrong thing according to him. I have a lot of experience and I'm smart. And I always thought that my personality may not be for him but we worked well together bc we respected the others one intelligence and experience very.
But it finally landed with me - - I realized that he not only doesn't like me, he thinks I'm stupid.
For months, he already vehemently disagrees with anything I say. No matter what I say or how I say it. He never supports anything I saY or tell staff. And contradicts me with staff and has been wrong for it. He seems to be happiest when he knows I am doing menial work. I have to keep and projects I have secret. If he finds out that I am doing anything that involves using brain cells, he will assign it our from me to someone else.
And it's so hurtful but today was a real bad day as far as his open display of his contempt for me goes. All the following happened today:

1. This morning, he sent an updated staff assignment sheet showing who should contact staff for what area of.concern. he asked us all to review it b4 he published it on the intranet. He had at least 15'-20 items listed for each team member. My name was at the very bottom. Be had two items listed. He sent me a note and told me I should add more responsibilities of mine if I could think of any.
   
2. I received a salesforce question from staff. Salesforce isn't my area, so I pinged both him and my colleague who manages it to communicate it. Denise responds with an answer to the inquiry. And I thanked her. Then my boss wrote "that's an excellent approach, denise!" And it's not that he complimented her. It's that it took him complimenting her to make me realize in that moment that he has never said one nice thing to me about anything I do in the workplace.
   
3. Yesterday, Our sales team sent he and I a fairly standard support request with a non standard caveat. I responded and indicated that I could not immediately comply with the request without confirming that what they wanted wasn't a compliance violation. He replied all and said it was fine and to do it. I really struggled and ultimately decided - without consulting him - to email our CIO and legal and I CCed him and I relayed the request and relayed the concern I had. And without naming names I said I was being pushed to perform an action that I was not comfortable performing until I knew that action was compliant. Today, The 4 of us had to get on a call. I was told I was really smart for contacting them and that it wasn't compliant and good catch on my end. Jim didn't acknowledge any part of the conversation one way or another. He just said he would talk to sales.
   
4. Our team has our first stand up call as part of a new meeting series. It's a 3 min round Robin where we all go thru and quickly update the team on what we are doing. Ive been coaching denise on product implementation (unbeknownst to jim). I recently led a project of hers (in secret) while educating her on the why behind the scenes so she wouldnt need me for her next project. I directed her every action item. I provided guidance, support, timlines. Today she announced the close of the project. Jim was ecstatic and singing her praises. She looked so uncomfortavle. She repeatedly credited me with mentoring her. He would not acknowledge any claim of hers to give me credit. there was 6 minutes left on the call by the time it got to me (I was last). I ran thru my current tasks super quick.
   
5. Our weekly 1:1 meeting was next. He was20 minutes late. I was very eager to show him something I had spent weeks working on (bc I do care about the work. And I love working. I can hide my enthusiasm but it shows in my work. Multiple industry pros who I have worked with in the past have praised my project plans and audits and other efforts as "the gold standard." Our company was late to adopting agile methodology. I am an agile pro. He's been dragging his feet on committing to it but it's a directive from higher up. Today, I presented him with the "skeleton'" if you will of our teams roadmap. I built everything for him - just the bones, the automation. I added my own work to it aa a demo. The outline that all he would have to do is fill in. This was something that would have taken him hours of time to do if he had attempted building it himself. Which is why he kept putting it off.
   Before presenting these boards to him, colleagues from different departments had stumbled upon them and asked me if they could clone my work over to their own workspace and did I have any mgmt tips for them. I did not share this with him. I'm not a bragger but I do take great pride in my work. I low key worked on our boards outside of office hours. I was determined that this would finally win him over. Bc I've never quite understood how he treats me. My personality isn't for everyone, I know that. And I'm not perfect. I've contributed to miscommunications between us before. But I've tried really hard to be what he needs me to be in this organization in my role. And today I was going to do it. I was determined it was going to be our watershed moment. I proudly unveiled my boards. He waved them off. Made a remark that he thought it was so interesting to see what people got passionate about in the workplace. That he thinks it's funny that they usually think they're helping the organization when they are really making it all about themselves. He then throws in "and I say that in the nicest way possible." He then told me I had talked for way too long on our stand up call. He said I had to dial it way back next week. That the entire team did not have time to sit there and listen me ramble.
   

And I've been sitting here sobbing ever since. That pushed me over the age. Normally I can shake it off, I can separate, I like myself, I know I work hard, I know that I am smart. So I am pretty quick to let go of all the ways he chooses to diminish me on a fairly regular basis. But this was alot of hits to take in one day. I'm embarrassed to admit that he really took the wind out of my sails today. And I feel so stupid. I feel so fucking stupid. And I just want to quit. I don't want to work here anymore. This feels awful. And everyone loves him. He's every employees favorite guy. He is universally beloved at my company. So surely I must be the problem, right? And we ve talked about our miscommunication and I've done everything I can but I guess I just rub him the wrong way. I am always either not doing enough, doing roo much, or I'm doing the wrong thing. And I just needed someplace to vent while I cried my eyes out.
Tl; DR: boss is really mean to me, today he made me cry, I need to make a plan to quit

INTRO

This article is to demonstrate why, under the current U.S. electric vehicle tariff policies, FFIE’s stock price is significantly undervalued and is poised to rise to at least $10. This analysis will explore the impact of tariffs on the market, FFIE’s competitive positioning, and the economic factors that support a substantial increase in its valuation.

HOW MUCH DOES FFIE CAN MAKE?

To calculate the cost savings for Faraday Future (FFIE) when assembling vehicles in the U.S. compared to directly importing them from China, we need to compare the total costs of both scenarios:

Scenario 1: Directly Importing the Complete Vehicle from China

Assuming the cost of the complete vehicle is $40,000, and with 100% tariff on imported electric vehicles:

• Vehicle Cost: $40,000
• Tariff: $40,000

Total cost for importing the complete vehicle: $80,000

Scenario 2: Importing Parts from China and Assembling in the U.S.

Assuming the cost of major parts (e.g., battery, motor, body frame) is $20,000, with an assembly cost in the U.S. of $5,000. Import tariffs on these parts are also assumed to be 25%.

• Parts Cost: $20,000
• Tariff on Parts: $20,000 * 25% = $5,000
• Assembly Cost: $5,000

Total cost for importing parts and assembling in the U.S.: [ 20,000 \, \text{USD} + 5,000 \, \text{USD} + 5,000 \, \text{USD} = 30,000 \, \text{USD} ]

Cost Comparison

• Total Cost for Importing Complete Vehicle: $80,000
• Total Cost for Importing Parts and Assembling in the U.S.: $30,000

Cost Savings with FFIE

Cost savings by assembling in the U.S. = $50,000

Conclusion

By assembling vehicles in the U.S. instead of directly importing complete vehicles from China, Faraday Future could save approximately $80,000 per vehicle. This significant cost reduction is primarily due to avoiding the high tariffs on complete vehicles and benefiting from lower tariffs on parts, along with local assembly costs.

HOW MUCH MONEY CAN FFIE MAKE?

China and US Passenger Car Sales and EV Market Share in 2023

China

In 2023, China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market saw remarkable growth. The total sales of NEVs, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), reached approximately 8 million units. This represented a 37% market share of the total passenger car market in China. BEVs alone accounted for about 25% of the total new car registrations oai_citation:1,26% BEV Share In China! — China EV Sales Report - CleanTechnica oai_citation:2,China EV Sales Defy Subsidy Cuts, Maintain Strong Growth in Q1 2023 - Counterpoint.

United States

In the United States, electric vehicle sales also experienced significant growth in 2023. Over the year, approximately 1.5 million electric cars were sold, making up around 12% of the total passenger car market oai_citation:3,Trends in electric light-duty vehicles – Global EV Outlook 2023 – Analysis - IEA.

Summary

Based on the latest forecasts, U.S. passenger car sales in 2024 are expected to reach approximately 15.7 million units oai_citation:1,S&P Global Mobility forecasts 88.3M auto sales in 2024 S&P Global oai_citation:2,Forecast: 2024 - Cox Automotive Inc.. If we assume that the share of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. market reaches 37%, similar to China's EV market share in 2023, we can estimate the potential number of EVs sold in the U.S. in 2024.

Calculation

• Total projected car sales in the U.S. in 2024: 15.7 million units
• Assumed EV market share: 37%

[ 15.7 \, \text{million} \times 0.37 = 5.809 \, \text{million} ]
Therefore, if the U.S. achieves an EV market share similar to China's current level, approximately 5.81 million electric vehicles could be sold in the U.S. in 2024. This projection highlights the potential for significant growth in the U.S. EV market if trends similar to those in China are followed.
In 2023, Tesla held a notable position in China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market. Throughout the year, Tesla's market share in China's NEV sector was around 7.5% overall oai_citation:1,BYD took control of the 2023 Chinese EV market. Specifically, in September 2023, Tesla's market share was reported to be 5.8% oai_citation:2,China NEV market share in Sept: BYD 34.5%, Tesla 5.8%, Nio 2.1% - CnEVPost. Despite facing intense competition from local manufacturers like BYD, Tesla has managed to maintain a strong presence, reflecting its significant role in the Chinese electric vehicle market oai_citation:3,BYD took control of the 2023 Chinese EV market oai_citation:4,China NEV market share in Sept: BYD 34.5%, Tesla 5.8%, Nio 2.1% - CnEVPost.

SUMMARY

To calculate the potential savings for Faraday Future (FFIE) assuming that all the additional electric vehicles (EVs) sold in the U.S. in 2024 are Chinese-made EVs, we can follow these steps:

1. Determine the number of additional EVs sold in the U.S. in 2024

Based on previous calculations, if the U.S. follows China’s EV market share of 37%, the projected EV sales in 2024 would be:
[ 15.7 \, \text{million} \times 0.37 = 5.81 \, \text{million EVs} ]

2. Calculate the cost savings per vehicle

Assuming each vehicle assembled in the U.S. instead of imported directly from China saves $50,000 in tariffs and associated costs.

3. Compute total savings for FFIE

Total savings = Number of vehicles (\times) Savings per vehicle
[ 5.81 \, \text{million EVs} \times 50,000 \, \text{USD/vehicle} = 290.5 \, \text{billion USD} ]

Conclusion

By assembling the vehicles in the U.S., Faraday Future (FFIE) could potentially save approximately $290.5 billion in 2024 if all the additional EVs sold in the U.S. are Chinese-made and each vehicle saves $50,000.
This calculation is based on the assumption that all additional EV sales are handled by FFIE, which represents a hypothetical scenario. In reality, the savings would depend on FFIE's actual market share and the proportion of vehicles they manage to produce and sell in the U.S.

WHY FFIE $10

To estimate the market capitalization of Faraday Future (FFIE) based on the potential savings from assembling electric vehicles in the U.S., we need to make several assumptions and calculations.
Assumptions and Calculations:

1. Potential Savings: • Total potential savings: $290.5 billion (from the previous calculation) 2. Impact on Market Capitalization: 

Market capitalization is influenced by many factors, including current revenue, profit margins, growth prospects, and investor sentiment. For a direct calculation, we can assume that the market might value these savings as additional potential revenue or profit. 3. Current Market Capitalization: • As of the latest available data, let’s assume FFIE’s current market capitalization is around $1 billion (this value should be checked for the most accurate and recent data). 4. Valuation Multiplier: Typically, market capitalization is a multiple of annual revenue or profit. For simplicity, let’s assume the market values the company at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 2. This is a conservative estimate for a high-growth tech company but provides a reasonable basis for our calculation.
Calculation:

• New Revenue from Savings: $290.5 billion • Total Projected Revenue: Current revenue (assumed negligible for simplicity) + Savings = $290.5 billion • Market Capitalization: Total projected revenue \times P/S ratio 

290.5 \, \text{billion USD} \times 2 = 581 \, \text{billion USD}
Conclusion:
If Faraday Future (FFIE) could achieve the hypothetical scenario of saving $290.5 billion by assembling all additional EVs sold in the U.S. in 2024 domestically, and the market values this new revenue with a price-to-sales ratio of 2, the company’s market capitalization could potentially be around $581 billion(NOW FFIE is $59 billion).

CHINESE E-CAR MARKET

What is happening now？

China's electric vehicle (EV) market is highly competitive, with leading new energy vehicle (NEV) companies vying for dominance across various price segments. Currently, major players are fiercely competing in three key categories:

1. Sedans around 200,000 RMB (approximately 30,000 USD): For example, Xiaomi's SU7, which has quickly gained significant market share, offers high driving range and advanced features at competitive prices, forcing other manufacturers to adjust their pricing strategies to remain competitive oai_citation:1,Xiaomi’s maiden EV, selling at a loss, turbocharges price war forcing China’s small players out of business South China Morning Post.
   
2. Family SUVs priced at around 300,000 RMB (approximately 40,000 USD): Companies like Li Auto and Xpeng are prominent in this segment. Li Auto's models, such as the Li L9 and Li L8, are known for their high-tech features, extended range capabilities, and strong sales growth oai_citation:2,Investors Overview Li Auto Inc. oai_citation:3,Li Auto’s NEV Sales Jump Over Six-Fold in April to Surpass Nio, Xpeng; BYD Remains Top Seller.
   
3. MPVs around 450,000 RMB (approximately 65,000 USD): The battle in this segment includes models like the Li Auto MEGA and the Xpeng X9. These vehicles offer impressive real-world range and advanced charging capabilities, demonstrating the technological advancements and competitive edge of Chinese automakers in the NEV market oai_citation:4,Battle of the electric MPVs in Hainan: Li Auto MEGA and XPeng X9.
   

These vehicles are not only characterized by superior driving experiences and intelligent in-car systems but also by high safety standards and long-range batteries. The intense competition and continuous innovation in the Chinese EV market are driving the development of increasingly advanced and consumer-friendly electric vehicles.
Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) hold a significant advantage in both pricing and user experience compared to all other EVs worldwide. The competitive pricing is due to robust manufacturing capabilities, government subsidies, and economies of scale. Additionally, Chinese EVs are known for their advanced technology, superior battery life, and comprehensive in-car intelligence systems. As a result, Chinese EV manufacturers are eagerly looking to expand into international markets, ready to offer their competitive products globally and meet the rising demand for high-quality, affordable electric vehicles.

Hi Mechanics!
I have recently bought a new van, and as such my old van has sat on the driveway for a while. It's a 2007 Renault Trafic 2.0 dCi 115.
The battery has gone completely dead, so the keyfob no longer unlocks it. The manual key just turns in the lock (broken lock?) I called an auto locksmith, and we dicovered it has been deadlocked, so opening the door from the inside using rods has not been possible. The only way to unlock it will be to access the battery (or some kind of live terminals?), which is in the footwell.
Just wondered if anyone has come across this, as the only way I can see at the moment is to break a window, and I'd rather not!
Many thanks in advance.

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I upgraded my PC to find about after 5 or so days, it crashes on most games that require at least 60% utilisation. I've tried stress tests to find the PC stays on. At one point, it happened while I was playing GTA which broke the PSU (450 Watt btw). I actually took it to a repair shop to get it replaced because I wasn't entirely sure if it was the PSU at the time and I didn't have the right components to diagnose it. After it got replaced, it is still happening. CPU gets hot (80 degrees or so) but not so hot it would shutdown to preserve itself. All other temps are also fine. In event viewer, I get the message "License Activation (slui.exe) failed with the following error code." I looked it up and found something about unactivated copies of Windows and setting a PSU to Single-Rail. I don't have the money for a product key (not even the cheap ones that go for $25) and I have no idea how to change the PSU to Single Rail. Please help! :-(

TREKMOVIE:
"Paramount+ just announced Holly Hunter will star in the upcoming YA-focused Starfleet Academy series, playing the “captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy.” Hunter’s Hollywood career spans decades, starting in the 1980s, including a breakout role in Raising Arizona and her first Oscar nomination for Broadcast News. She went on to pick up three more Academy Award nominations, and won in 1994 for her leading role in the film The Piano. She is also known for voicing Helen Parr (Elastigirl) in the two Incredibles Pixar movies. Hunter’s television resume is also extensive, including multiple Emmy nominations and two wins. She starred in the TNT series Saving Grace which ran for 3 seasons from 2007-2010 and most recently was part of the cast of the NBC sitcom Mr. Mayor which ran for two seasons between 2021 and 2022.
“It feels like we’ve spent our entire lives watching Holly Hunter be a stone-cold genius,” said Starfleet Academy co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau in a statement. “To have her extraordinary authenticity, fearlessness, sense of humor, and across the board brilliance leading the charge on Starfleet Academy is a gift to all of us, and to the enduring legacy of Star Trek.”
The new series is set at the famed Starfleet Academy in San Francisco in the 32nd century, the same timeframe established in Star Trek: Discovery. It is set to go into production in late summer at Pinewood Studios in Toronto."
Link:
https://trekmovie.com/2024/05/21/holly-hunter-to-lead-star-trek-starfleet-academy-series-as-chancello

As summer approaches, understanding the effectiveness of sunscreens from different regions can be a valuable guide for travelers. Are there differences between the products, and if so, how can we protect the best from harmful rays? We compared sunscreens in the US and EU, two big and popular summer travel destinations ✈️
Regulatory Differences
Sunscreens vary by country due to differing regulatory standards, consumer preferences, and available ingredients.
US: The FDA classifies sunscreens as over-the-counter medications. This stringent framework limits the number of allowable ingredients. The FDA focuses primarily on UVB filters, which means that a US sunscreen offering "broad protection" might predominantly protect against UVB rays.
EU: Regulation requires sunscreens to provide effective protection against both UVA and UVB rays. Additionally, the EU has streamlined processes for approving new ingredients—significantly faster than in the US. Therefore, EU sunscreens often use more advanced and recent ingredients for UV protection.
The last new UV ingredient approved in the US dates back to 1999. In contrast, EU allows more recent ingredients. Manufacturers can utilize up 26 ingredients (US only 17) and seven chemicals that protect against cancer-causing rays are available in the EU and only three are permitted in the US.
Types of Sunscreens
There are two main types of sunscreen protection: mineral and chemical.

• Mineral Sunscreens: Typically contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which act as physical barriers that reflect UV rays. They work immediately and are suitable for sensitive skin but can leave a thick, whitish layer on the skin.
• Chemical Sunscreens: Include ingredients like avobenzone or oxybenzone, which absorb UV rays and convert them into harmless heat. These sunscreens are lighter and less visible on the skin but might contain potentially harmful chemicals still under FDA review.

Some chemical sunscreens contain ingredients that may be harmful. PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid): An older UV filter known to cause skin irritation and is less commonly used now. Oxybenzone: Linked to endocrine disruption and skin allergies. Octinoxate (Octyl Methoxycinnamate): Associated with endocrine disruption.
If you're cautious about chemical ingredients, opt for mineral-based sunscreens despite their heavier texture, as they offer superior and safer long-term protection.
Universal Sunscreen Tips
Regardless of where you are, here are essential tips for choosing sunscreen:

• Broad-Spectrum Protection: Ensure the sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
• SPF Level: Choose a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 for adequate protection.
• Mineral-Based Formulas: Preferable if concerned about chemical ingredients or environmental impact.

Making the Right Choice
Protecting your skin from the sun is key to maintaining both health and beauty. No matter where you travel, the best sunscreen is one you will use consistently. Happy sun-safe adventures!
For a thoughtful holiday present for those who stayed at home, consider bringing back a sunscreen with advanced UVA/UVB filters and the newest cancer protection technology. 🌞🏖️😎
For more detailed information, see the links below:

• EWG's Guide to Sunscreens
• Consumer Reports Sunscreen Ratings
• Mayo Clinic: Sunscreen FAQs

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In conclusion, Boston SEO is a powerful tool for businesses looking to thrive in the digital age. By optimizing their websites for local search, improving visibility in organic search results, and building authority through high-quality backlinks, businesses in Boston can reach their target audience effectively and achieve long-term success online. So, whether you're a local business or a national brand, investing in Boston SEO is a strategic decision that can drive tangible results and propel your business to new heights in the vibrant city of Boston.

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Charleston SEO is more than just a set of techniques; it's a strategic approach to digital marketing aimed at improving a website's visibility and ranking in search engine results. By optimizing various aspects of a website, businesses can enhance their online presence and attract more qualified traffic, ultimately leading to increased brand awareness and revenue generation.
One of the key benefits of investing in Charleston SEO is the ability to target local customers effectively. Whether you're a restaurant in the historic district or a boutique shop on King Street, optimizing your website for local search allows you to connect with customers who are actively searching for products and services in Charleston. By incorporating location-specific keywords and optimizing your Google My Business profile, you can improve your chances of appearing in local search results and driving foot traffic to your business.
Moreover, Charleston SEO involves optimizing various on-page elements of a website, such as title tags, meta descriptions, and header tags, to improve its relevance and visibility in search engine results. By ensuring that your website is properly optimized for relevant keywords and phrases, you can increase its chances of ranking higher in organic search results and attracting more organic traffic.
In addition to on-page optimization, Charleston SEO also involves building high-quality backlinks from reputable websites within your industry. Backlinks serve as endorsements of your website's authority and credibility, signaling to search engines that your content is valuable and trustworthy. By acquiring backlinks from authoritative websites, you can improve your website's domain authority and increase its chances of ranking higher in search results.
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MOD reported a solid Q4 with a revenue of $2.41B, up 5%, and EPS of $3.03, reflecting a 4.5% increase, driven by strong segment performance and operational improvements.

Key Metrics

Revenue	$2407.8M	5%
Gross Profit	$526.7M
	Operating Expenses	$2139.1M
	Operating Expenses Growth	48%
	Net Income	$240.7M
Earnings Per Share	$3.03	4.5%
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$60.1M

Segment Performance

• Climate Solutions (revenue - $1057.5M, profit - $97.7M, growth - 1%) - Higher sales of data center cooling products, partially offset by lower sales of heat transfer products.
• Performance Technologies (revenue - $1350.3M, profit - $143M, growth - 5%) - Higher sales to off-highway and specialty vehicle customers, partially offset by lower sales to automotive customers.

Business Highlights

• Continued growth in targeted markets.
• Outstanding gross margin improvement.
• Acquisition of Scott Springfield Manufacturing.

Guidance
Future Business Drivers: - Climate Solutions segment growth driven by data center and other targeted markets. - Performance Technologies segment growth driven by favorable sales mix and margin improvements. - Continued focus on 80/20 initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
Expectations: BEAT
MOD's reported revenue of $2.41B aligns closely with analysts' average estimate of $2.41B for the year. The EPS of $3.03 for the quarter significantly exceeded the average estimate of $0.76, showcasing a robust performance against expectations.

I’m a software engineer in South Florida, making $150k annually while working roughly 25-30 hours a week. I have a flexible schedule and am financially comfortable, but I'm feeling bored and want a chance at real financial freedom.
I’m considering starting a "yardscape" brokerage business which would focus on offering landscape design, materials (rock/mulch/shells), plants, trees, lighting, patios, pergolas etc. My role would be to create and manage the brand and website, handle customer inquiries and relationships, while outsourcing the actual work to local suppliers and contractors for delivery and installation. (Understandably difficult)
A few key points about my plan:

• I am very good at Shopify website design and Google SEO.
  
• I would be the sole employee, with my wife assisting me.
  
• The actual work and delivery would be outsourced to local businesses and suppliers.
  
• I aim to start small, possibly only offering a few of the products/services (most likely trees and plants), so that I can manage the business part-time while maintaining my current job.
  
• Obviously the goal would be to scale up, quit my job, hire employees, and then offer some of the products/services myself.
  

Here are some questions I have:

• Would these local suppliers and contractors likely already work with businesses like mine?
  
• How is profit typically made in this type of business? Do I earn a commission like a salesperson, or is there another common payment structure?
  
• When approaching these companies to partner with, is there a more professional or widely understood term for my business model than "yardscape brokerage"?
  
• Is it feasible to start and manage this business while already working 25-30 hours a week?
  
• Do I have a realistic chance of growing this into a viable business that could eventually replace my current job, or would I need to be wildly successful to ever make more than 150K a year?
  

I appreciate any insights or experiences you can share.

In the bustling metropolis of Boston, Massachusetts, where innovation and entrepreneurship converge, establishing a strong online presence is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in the digital age. As consumers increasingly turn to search engines to discover products and services, the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) cannot be overstated. For businesses in Boston, SEO represents a powerful tool for increasing visibility, driving traffic, and ultimately, achieving business success.
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