The driver can intentionally switch over to a charging mode by pressing another button on the center console.

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This may make them reluctant to switch to a common wireless-charging standard.

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He says that if the problems of congestion are to be tackled, there will have to be a switch from fuel duties to congestion charging.

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Mr Brown also said the government was launching a new website, ChargePlace Scotland, which will allow the public to find charging points and detail financial help available to switch to an electric vehicle.

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This protrusion (which is removeable) provides access to a multi-function button, volume controls, power switch and micro-USB port for charging.

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That's the same charging standard that the tablet uses, so in theory you could travel with just one cable and switch off as needed.

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Ministers know they need to switch the burden of tax from fuel to direct charges such as motorway tolls or urban congestion charging, but fear voters' reaction.

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She oversaw its conversion in 2008 from a fee-charging school to a state-funded academy - one of the first private schools in England to make the switch.

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