百度前高级副总裁王劲创业失败 自动驾驶公司进入破产程序 已失联

Core Viewpoint - Zhongzhixing Technology Co., Ltd. has been accepted for bankruptcy liquidation by the court due to its inability to pay a labor arbitration amount of 15,000 yuan, reflecting the challenges faced by the company in the L4 autonomous driving sector amid a downturn in investment in the industry [1][2][4]. Company Summary - Zhongzhixing was founded by Wang Jin, a former senior vice president at Baidu and the first general manager of Baidu's autonomous driving division, focusing on L4-level autonomous driving technology [1][8]. - The company was established in June 2018 with a registered capital of 150 million yuan and has faced multiple execution cases, with a total historical execution amount reaching 47.328 million yuan [5][4]. - The company has been unable to operate from its registered location, and its website is no longer accessible, indicating a complete operational shutdown [4][6]. Financial and Legal Issues - The court's investigation revealed that Zhongzhixing is insolvent and has multiple cases of non-execution, leading to its acceptance for bankruptcy [4][6]. - The company has undergone significant management changes, with Wang Jin resigning as the legal representative in August 2024, shortly before the company faced execution [6][7]. - The first creditors' meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2025, to address the claims against the company [4]. Industry Context - The autonomous driving industry is experiencing a significant downturn in investment, with companies needing to provide clear profitability timelines to attract continued funding [12][15]. - The choice of technology route by Zhongzhixing, which focuses on vehicle-road collaboration, has been criticized for its complexity and high infrastructure costs, making it difficult to commercialize in the short term [12][15]. - Other companies in the sector, such as Qingyan Weishi and Zongmu Technology, have also faced bankruptcy or restructuring, indicating a broader trend of consolidation and challenges within the autonomous driving market [12][15].