Pony.ai to Start Driverless Tests on Public Roads in Beijing
15.10.2021 10:00:00 EEST | Business Wire | Press release
Silicon Valley-based leading autonomous driving company Pony.ai, today announced that it has been authorized to conduct driverless tests on public roads in China’s capital city, Beijing. The company is one of the two autonomous software companies to receive this important Beijing permit.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211015005137/en/
Driverless tests on public roads in Beijing (Photo: Business Wire)
Prior to receiving this driverless test permit in Beijing, Pony.ai received a permit to conduct tests on certain sections of Beijing highways in July 2021. The company was among the first group to obtain this permit.
In Beijing, Pony.ai is now authorized to conduct driverless testing in an area of around 20 square kilometers in a pilot zone for autonomous driving vehicles. The area covers major subway stations, residential areas, and tech parks, which allows Pony.ai to test its autonomous technology in the most challenging road conditions.
“Pony.ai is well on track to build a safe and reliable ‘Virtual Driver,’ which paves the way for future mass deployment,” says Ning Zhang, VP, and Head of Pony.ai’s Beijing R&D Center. “Obtaining driverless test permits is a solid proof of Pony.ai’s leading position in the autonomous driving industry.”
With this, Pony.ai achieves another critical milestone on its path to commercialization and mass deployment. The company was authorized in June to conduct driverless tests in California and Guangzhou, China. Pony.ai was the first company to put fully driverless vehicles on public roads in two of the world's most dynamic mobility markets, and today Pony enters its third global driverless city.
About Pony.ai
Pony.ai, Inc. (“Pony.ai”) is pursuing an ambitious vision for autonomous mobility. We aim to bring safe, sustainable, and accessible mobility to the entire world. We believe that autonomous technology can make our roads exponentially safer for travelers. Founded in late 2016, Pony.ai has been a pioneer in autonomous mobility technologies and services across the U.S. and China, spearheading public-facing Robotaxi pilots in both markets. The company is currently valued at $5.3B and some of its major investors include Toyota Motor Corporation, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Sequoia Capital China, and IDG Capital. Pony.ai has formed partnerships with leading OEMs including Toyota, Hyundai, GAC Group, FAW Group, etc.
To view this piece of content from cts.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211015005137/en/
Contact information
Yifei Wu
media@pony.ai
About Business Wire
For more than 50 years, Business Wire has been the global leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure.
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
Pure Lithium Announces Unprecedented Cycling Results From Its Advanced Anode™ Lithium Metal Battery Technology26.8.2026 14:00:00 EEST | Press release
Pure Lithium Corporation, a vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, today announced that our Advanced Anode™ battery, technology developed specifically to enable ultra-long cycling, has achieved more than 9,315 cycles. The cells continue to cycle in the Company's laboratory. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260826201214/en/ To the Company’s knowledge, no other lithium metal battery in development has achieved such results under equivalent testing conditions. The performance of the Company’s battery, achieved with negligible capacity fade, far exceeds today’s commercial lithium-ion battery cycling requirements across numerous applications, where performance typically ranges from 250 to 2,000 cycles, depending on the application. These results were achieved at 100% depth of discharge, and charge rates of 1C: 1C.1 “The results of Pure Lithium’s cycling performance are disruptive. Cycle life
Infopro Digital Automotive Highlights Its Industry-Leading Datasets at Automechanika 202626.8.2026 11:02:00 EEST | Press release
Infopro Digital Automotive, leader in data and software for the automotive market, announces its participation in Automechanika 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for the automotive industry. After completing several significant acquisitions over the past years, including Eucon, GiPA, and Aurelis last September, the company will attend this year’s trade show with a consolidated offering, built upon its trusted industry-leading datasets. Infopro Digital Automotive now addresses every automotive vertical from independent workshops to parts, tyres and car manufacturers, through the whole network of aftermarket distribution professionals, thus delivering to them key data and integrated digital solutions to power strategic decisions at every step of the vehicle lifecycle. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260826133342/en/ Infopro Digital Automotive’s unmatched dataset portfolio will be presented at Automechanika 20
NIPPON KINZOKU Establishes Mass Production of Ultra-Thin and Narrow Stainless Steel for Insulin Needles26.8.2026 11:01:00 EEST | Press release
NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasushi Shimokawa; TOKYO: 5491) is pleased to announce the commencement of mass production for its "Ultra-thin and narrow-width stainless steel" optimized for laser welding in ultra-fine insulin needles. In response to growing global demand, the company has established a stable supply system for these high-quality materials. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260826770424/en/ The scale of the global diabetes crisis is expanding. In line with this trend, the global demand for insulin needles continues to escalate. Furthermore, insulin delivery is evolving toward "painless" experiences that reduce patient burden. Modern designs prioritize minimizing pain and bruising, leading to the widespread adoption of ultra-fine needles. This trend is further supported by the growing popularity of compact, portable pen injectors. Additionally, the global rise
VirTus Respiratory Research Supports Development of Apollo Therapeutics’ APL-10456 from Preclinical Proof of Concept to Positive Phase 1 Data26.8.2026 11:00:00 EEST | Press release
VirTus Respiratory Research Ltd, a specialist respiratory contract research organisation (CRO), founded by Imperial College London investigators Professor Sebastian Johnston and Dr Michael Edwards, today highlighted its role in the preclinical development of Apollo Therapeutics’ and Imperial’s APL-10456, following the announcement of positive initial data from the vaccine’s Phase 1 clinical trial. VirTus has worked on the APL-10456 programme for more than five years, conducting more than 20 preclinical studies to support the selection, development and progression of the candidate, testing the cross-species immunogenicity and efficacy. This work included evaluating the efficacy of several vaccine candidates in mouse models of rhinovirus infection, helping to select APL-10456 and establish early proof of concept and generating preclinical evidence that informed its progression into first-in-human clinical development. APL-10456 is a first-in-class, adjuvanted recombinant protein subunit
Xsolla President Chris Hewish Debuts “Durable Advantage” at Gamescom 202626.8.2026 10:00:00 EEST | Press release
Xsolla, a leading global commerce company, today announced Durable Advantage: Five Pillars of the Modern Game Business, a new book authored by Chris Hewish, President of Xsolla, launching at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260826628682/en/ Graphic: Xsolla Xsolla's integrated strategy brings together global payments, direct-to-consumer commerce, backend infrastructure, and AI-powered development tools into a unified operating model designed to help studios launch, operate, and scale more efficiently. Rather than relying on disconnected commerce, engagement, and backend systems, developers can activate new capabilities through a common platform foundation that reduces complexity, accelerates deployment, and creates a more durable foundation for long-term growth. The strategic framework behind this vision is outlined in Durable Advantage. "There are two kinds of game companies, renters a
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom