Chinese autonomous vehicle startups JingChi Inc. and Pony.ai, both founded by former executives of tech giant Baidu Inc., have launched public tests drive programs for the first time in the southern city of Guangzhou, despite the threat of litigation by their former employer. JingChi, founded by Wang Jing, the former head of Baidu’s autonomous driving unit, on Tuesday launched public test rides as part of its Level 4 autonomous vehicles development program. Besides publicity, the test drives will help the …

Autonomous Car Firms JingChi, Pony.ai Launch Public Tests Amid Baidu Litigation Threat appeared first on China Money Network.