kW
kilowatt; kilowatts.
kW
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kw
kw
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After an hour and a half, charging at a leisurely 70 kW or so, I was back on the road.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025
According to Mr Shivareddy, Bolt-ee works out cheaper than other chargers per kW.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2024
Cost factors that continue to deter new investment in PSH include large capital costs -- as much as $5,000 per kW installed capacity -- and the lack of clear energy storage pricing signals.
From Science Daily • Oct. 10, 2023
The Doriner flying now requires 600 kW power system.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2023
Broadcasting in the capital, Athens, started on March 25th 1938 when a second-hand 15 kW Telefunken transmitter was put into operation in the suburb of Liosia.
From The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view by Joly, Norman F.
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