US EditionAnother Chinese brand wants you to go to the toilet in its cars
The patented design includes voice activation, a removable waste tank and camping gear options, according to reports.
- Chinese electric vehicle brand Seres has patented an integrated toilet for its cars, designed to assist drivers facing desperate situations in regions lacking public restroom infrastructure.
- Unlike Australia, where public restrooms are widely accessible, other global regions lack adequate infrastructure, prompting Seres to create the device for travelers in desperate situations.
- The system mounts on a rail under the passenger seat with voice activation, a removable waste tank, heating element, and exhaust fan to manage odors and evaporate liquids.
- Joining a broader suite of camping accessories, the toilet complements a tailgate kitchen, electricity outlets, and inflatable mattress, with a removable tank for manual emptying during extended trips.
- According to CarExpert, a toilet-equipped electric luxury SUV is edging towards Australia, potentially expanding the market for integrated vehicle amenities in regions with limited facilities.
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The Future of Driving Apparently Includes a Toilet You Can Talk to
Road trips are about to get a lot more complicated to explain to passengers. Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Seres, the Chongqing-based company behind the Aito SUV line, has been granted a patent for an “in-vehicle toilet”—a compact commode that slides out from beneath a passenger seat either with the push of a button or through voice-activated commands. According to the patent filing, which was approved by China’s National Intellectual Pr…
The company Seres offers a solution for unpleasant emergencies while driving. For now, it remains under patent, and a car with a toilet seat is not yet available for purchase.
The Car Crapper: Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled ‘in-vehicle toilet’ – ‘Slides out from the bottom of a passenger’s seat…with exhaust pipe to channel odors out of the car’ – Waste ‘has to be emptied manually’
NEW: Chinese carmaker, Seres, has been granted a patent for a voice-controlled in-vehicle toilet so a passenger doesn’t have to leave their car to go to the bathroom. The patent filing shows the to…
The Chinese car manufacturer Seres has filed a patent for the integrated toilet in the car, hidden under the seat and operated by voice control, according to a government database.
You've been stuck for an hour in a traffic jam, no parking in sight, even less gas station... and suddenly, it's not the kilometers that count, but a much more basic emergency. It's exactly this kind of situation that a Chinese manufacturer is targeting, with an idea that looks like a joke, except that it's now protected by a real patent. The Chinese group Seres, known for its electric SUVs marketed under the Aito brand in partnership with Huawe…
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