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Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which institution has released a draft battery swapping policy for Electric Vehicles? Notes: Government think-tank Niti Aayog has prepared a draft battery swapping policy, to support the adoption of battery-swapping, mainly in electric scooters and three-wheeler electric rickshaw.

Detailed explanation-2: -After due deliberations and taking cognizance of all the inputs provided by relevant stakeholders, NITI Aayog has prepared the draft Battery Swapping Policy.

Detailed explanation-3: -NITI Aayog has released a draft battery swapping policy, under which all metropolitan cities with a population above 40 lakh will be prioritized for the development of a battery swapping network under the first phase.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sun Mobility aims to serve 10 lakh vehicles through its battery swapping platform by 2025. Sun Mobility, an energy infrastructure and services provider for electric mobility, on Thursday said it aims to serve 10 lakh vehicles through its platform by 2025.